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2025 MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit

PowerPoint™ Karaoke

Thursday, April 10
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Summit, Level 2, Flex AB

PowerPoint™ Karaoke challenges both the author of the slide and the presenter to improve their communication skills. Join us for a fun evening with our Moderator, David Strubbe, University of California, Merced.

In this video, MRS TV talks to 2022 MRS Spring Meeting PowerPoint™ Karaoke event organizers Michael Wilhelm and Anja Sutorius about this fun, engaging Meeting event.


Submit or Present a Slide (or Both!)

Calling materials science all-stars! Are you interested in becoming a more active participant at the MRS Meeting? Looking for some fun in your scientific life? Do you know a rising star who would be perfect as a presenter? Submit a creative slide, or deliver an amazing presentation, and win recognition and cash prizes of up to $100.

• Create a PowerPoint side with a contribution to your research or a materials science-related topic.

• Don’t be too serious! Popular science topics aren’t the point; we’re looking for the funniest story or best design!

• Topics can range from your actual research to something silly, such as the use of rubber ducks. Be sure to keep it simple so that anyone can present, and keep it clean—inappropriate content will not be accepted.

Presenters will have a few minutes to prepare a two-minute (maximum) presentation.

Winners will be selected by anonymous audience voting. First ($100) and Runner-up ($50) prizes will be awarded to both authors and presenters.

Participate as an Audience Member

Cheer on our presenters and vote to select the winners. Use this event as a fun team-building activity for your department, or use this opportunity to have University Chapter members engage and network. We hope to see you in Seattle!

PowerPoint™ Karaoke Application

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To submit a slide, present a slide, or participate as an attendee you must adhere to the MRS Code of Conduct PolicyAny violation of these rules will lead to a direct disqualification without further notice. It is important to MRS that all parties participating in this event to lead by example. Any slides/presenters that violate this important MRS Code of Conduct policy will be discarded immediately.

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MRS Student Engagement Subcommittee

David Strubbe

Mentor, University of California, Merced

Hana Mirmajidi

Student Leader, University of Ottawa

Eva Hemmer

Chair, University of Ottawa