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LUCID COMMUNICATION CHALLENGE

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The Lucid Science Challenge

When

Oct 3rd, 2026

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 (12 point font, single spaced, 1 inch margins, Arial or Calibri font. You will need one figure, but figures and references can be listed on a separate page.)

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If the proposal is accepted for Lucid Communication Challenge, a slide deck for your 5-min presentation is required to be submitted by Sep. 15th, 2026

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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.

Proposal 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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  1. Visuals
    1. Must include one figure (e.g., outline of experimental workflow, anticipated outcomes).
  2. Clarity, Style, and Word Choice
    1. Written in an appropriate tone.
    2. Literature sources are cited appropriately.
  3. Visuals
    • Must include one figure (e.g., outline of experimental workflow, anticipated outcomes).

Proposal 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