ASCB Elevator Pitch Contest—Enter to Win a Free ASCB Membership

Every year, the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) holds an in-person Elevator Pitch Contest to help attendees showcase the importance of their research. This year, we are excited to open the Contest to virtual entries. This is a low-stakes, fun contest which helps participants hone their communication skills. “Elevator pitches” are two-minute speeches that describe your research in terms that a non-scientist audience can understand. The goal should be to reach people outside of the ASCB community (from family members to program officers) and get them excited about your work. The winner(s) of the contest will receive a free ASCB membership.

Submissions must be videos no longer than 2 minutes. For pointers on crafting your elevator pitch, please see the ASCB’s Advocacy Toolbox.

  • • Video submissions will be accepted between September 9 – November 18, 2024.
  • • Copyrighted or previously published videos will not be accepted.
  • • Videos should be optimized for online viewing
  • • You do not need to be a member of ASCB to submit.
  • • Submitters must be at least 18 years old.

  • Please use your member email (if available)
    By participating in the ASCB Elevator Pitch Contest, you grant the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) the irrevocable right to use, reproduce, publish, distribute, and display your submitted video and/or likeness in any format (print, digital, or otherwise) for promotional, educational, and other purposes related to the mission of the ASCB, without further compensation or notice. You also confirm that the material submitted are original, do not infringe on any third-party rights, and that you have obtained necessary permissions for any individuals featured in the materials. You agree to release and hold harmless ASCB from any claims, demands, or liabilities associated with the use of these materials. By submitting your entry, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this release and agree to its terms.