Young scientists vie for final spot in int'l competition

Apr 17, 2015 / 11:26 AM

Young Vietnamese scientists are set to compete at an international science competition called FameLab.

The final will be held in Vietnam on April 22 to find a Vietnamese representative to attend the FameLab international final in London in June.
The judges include Professor Mai Trong Nhuan, journalist Ta Bich Loan and Dr Dam Quang Minh.

Director of the British Council Vietnam Cherry Gough (second from left) introduces the FameLab competition

FameLab is a science communications competition for young scientists, engineers and researchers and has attracted more than 5,000 young participants from over 25 countries.
The 12 contestants with the best speeches from the qualifying rounds will attend a training course in science communications skills with UK specialist Malcolm Love. He is in public engagement in science and is chief trainer for Famelab.

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