Calling all WDTS Interns! Create a captivating Ignite Presentation with your research!
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science, Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) and hosted by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), this annual Ignite Off! competition showcases the creativity and achievements of interns participating in the Summer 2024 Community College Internships (CCI), Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) and Visiting Faculty – Student programs from participating laboratories as they share their research through Ignite Talks.
Each competitor has five minutes to present their project, using 20 picture-centric slides that automatically advance every 15 seconds. Contestants have access to an ORISE professional development course that teaches the process for developing an Ignite talk.
Students will participate in a local semi-final round at their hosting facility. The local semi-finalist winner will receive a $150 gift card and advance to the national round. The first place national winner will receive a $1000 gift card, second place will receive a $750 gift card and third place will receive a $500 gift card.
