Science Slam Birte Klug: Cosmic dust calls rocket science into action

 
Have you ever heard of clouds at an altitude of 85 km that still glow after sunset? And of cosmic dust that enters the atmosphere by the tons every day? And what are rockets used for?

At the end of January, Birte had the opportunity to participate in a Science Slam at the RPTU in Landau.

All of her research on rocket science, aerodynamics, and supersonic flow regimes, numerical simulations, meteorology, design development, and particle tracking had to be presented in 10 minutes boiled down to the essentials.

The audience of about 90 people was very enthusiastic, interested, and conveyed an overwhelming sense of excitement.
Birte is happy to have participated in the Science Slam at RPTU to represent and inspire women in STEM subjects and is pleased with the very positive experience.

What she took away from the Science Slam is:

It is important to break down complex tasks and use simpler vocabulary to make them understandable for a non-expert audience. This helps to simplify one's own project and view it from a different perspective.

Scientific presentations do not have to be dry and boring. A more humorous presentation does not detract from the authority of the subject and makes listening more enjoyable.

Speaking of being audience-friendly: It is important to capture the interest of listeners with precise descriptions, humor, practical examples, and suspense.

If you are interested in Birte's Science Slam, you can find the recording here:
www.youtube.com/watch