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LUCID COMMUNICATION CHALLENGE

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The Lucid Science Challenge

When

Oct 11th, 2025

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Participants

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DIVISIONS

Biological and Life Sciences

Physical Sciences and Engineering

Humanity & Social Sciences

Winners

Selection

8-10 competitors per division will be selected to participate

Winners

Top 3 competitors in each division

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Submit 1-page written Proposal with the application for NRCP (11 point font, single spaced, 1 inch margins, Arial or Calibri font, with an additional page for figure and appropriate citation of peer-reviewed journal articles)

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If the proposal is accepted for Lucid Communication Challenge, Slide Deck for 5-min Presentation is required to be submitted by Sep. 15th, 2025

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Timeline

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  1. Problem: identify a gap in the field.
  2. Plan: describe the proposed approach for addressing the problem.
  3. Impact: describe the impact of your research and why is it important

1-Page Written

Proposal

5-Min Visual

Presentation

Proposal/Presentation Format

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  1. Motivation and Impact
    1. Clearly states the problem, the goals, and the ideal outcomes of your project.
    2. Research Relevance: Novel compared to the current literature.
    3. Intellectual Merit: Has potential to advance knowledge within a field or across different fields.
    4. Broader Impacts: Has potential to benefit society or advance desired societal outcomes.
  2. Solid Project Plan
    • Major phases of the project are clearly outlined and demonstrate a logical and rational flow.
    • A comprehensive list of materials, equipment, and facilities are provided with justification.

Requirements

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  1. Clarity, Style, and Word Choice
    1. Written in an appropriate tone.
    2. Incorporates science communication techniques to be discussed in the workshop.
    3. Literature sources are cited appropriately.

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  • Visuals
    • Must include one figure (e.g., outline of experimental workflow, anticipated outcomes).
  • Clarity, Style, and Word Choice
    • Written in an appropriate tone.
    • Literature sources are cited appropriately.

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  • Visuals
    • Must include one figure (e.g., outline of experimental workflow, anticipated outcomes).

Requirements cont.

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Awards: Top 3 in each division

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

  • $50 Amazon gift card
  • Signed Certificate by Judges
  • $25 Amazon gift card
  • Signed Certificate by Judges

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  • Signed Certificate by Judges

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