The House Science & National Labs Caucus and the Senate National Labs Caucus are sponsoring the inaugural National Lab Research SLAM. The event will be held November 15, 2023, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm ET in Washington, D.C.

This event will be live-streamed here, at nlresearchslam.org

At the National Lab Research SLAM, 17 early career scientists will deliver a compelling three-minute talk about their research in a format understandable to a general audience. Finalists will compete for 'Best Presentation' in their respective scientific category listed below. A 'People's Choice' winner will also be decided by the in-person and virtual audience. Voting information will be shared during the event. 

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First Category

Fundamental scientific discovery at the national laboratories delivers expertise and capabilities that drive scientific breakthroughs, address the biggest questions in science, and expand what’s possible through human ingenuity.

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Second Category

The national labs play a crucial role in maintaining U.S. national security and world geopolitical stability, providing the expertise necessary to ensure the safety, security, and reliability of the nation's nuclear deterrent and addressing emerging threats in nuclear nonproliferation, biosecurity, intelligence, energy security, and more.

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3rd Category


National laboratory researchers pursue technological solutions to provide clean, abundant, affordable, and reliable sources of energy.

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4th Category


National lab researchers are working on the scientific and technological solutions to address carbon and climate change, and tackling the complex challenges of restoring Cold War legacy waste sites.

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We are pleased to announce our emcee for the event is renowned expert in research communication Dr. Jean-luc Doumont.