Beyond competition, the spirit of EUCYS is allowing young scientists worldwide to meet others with similar abilities and interests. Although the Covid-19 pandemic do not allow to enjoy the face-to-face contact that characterizes this Contest, the Host Organiser has made its best in order to bring this aspect to an online format in the most engaging way. For this reason, EUCYS 2020/2021 features a Virtual Venue in which interaction among Contestants will not only be possible but intensively fostered.
Contestants will only need a web browser, an internet connection, and a microphone.
A webcam is also highly recommendable.
There are three main spaces that configure this Virtual Venue:
The main exhibition hall
The main exhibition hall will host a stand per project containing all the projects from 2020 and 2021 Contestants. Each stand features a short explanatory video of the Project, recorded by the Contestants themselves, as well as a link with more details, including infographic resources in the form of scientific posters. Wander with your robot around this hall, showing your Project to your peers and examining other colleague’s work, debate about your achievements, and overall, let your scientific curiosity bloom.
Also, in this same exhibition halls, the interviews with the Jury members will take place by means of private talks, in a very similar way it would happen in an in-person EUCYS. Be on time at your stand and convince the Jury members that your project deserves a Prize.
The rooftop Networking and Outreach area
Not everything in EUCYS is competing and talk about own and others’ scientific achievements. The rooftop of the venue is a space with wonderful views which has been designed to encourage more relaxed talks. Here, Contestants will be able to meet each other at a more personal level and maybe establish long lasting and meaningful friendships.
Also in the rooftop a very appealing set of scientific outreach contents created by high-level scientific communicators in Spain, just for you. Finally, the University of Salamanca has reserved a space to let you know the research that is carried out throughout some of its departments and faculties. Maybe some the EUCYS 2020/2021 Contestant will become a researcher at USAL in the future? We’d would love to!
The Auditorium
The Contest Ceremonies will be carefully streamed for you. Come to them in the company of your peers.
The main exhibition hall
The main exhibition hall will host a stand per project containing all the projects from 2020 and 2021 Contestants. Each stand features a short explanatory video of the Project, recorded by the Contestants themselves, as well as a link with more details, including infographic resources in the form of scientific posters. Wander with your robot around this hall, showing your Project to your peers and examining other colleague’s work, debate about your achievements, and overall, let your scientific curiosity bloom.
Also, in this same exhibition halls, the interviews with the Jury members will take place by means of private talks, in a very similar way it would happen in an in-person EUCYS. Be on time at your stand and convince the Jury members that your project deserves a Prize.
The rooftop Networking and Outreach area
Not everything in EUCYS is competing and talk about own and others’ scientific achievements. The rooftop of the venue is a space with wonderful views which has been designed to encourage more relaxed talks. Here, Contestants will be able to meet each other at a more personal level and maybe establish long lasting and meaningful friendships.
Also in the rooftop a very appealing set of scientific outreach contents created by high-level scientific communicators in Spain, just for you. Finally, the University of Salamanca has reserved a space to let you know the research that is carried out throughout some of its departments and faculties. Maybe some the EUCYS 2020/2021 Contestant will become a researcher at USAL in the future? We’d would love to!
The Auditorium
The Contest Ceremonies will be carefully streamed for you. Come to them in the company of your peers.
