Pitch:90

Quick! The elevator doors close and you have the next 90 seconds to tell the person standing next to you about your research. What do you say? Why does your research matter?

While few “elevator pitches” actually take place in elevators, being able to explain your research clearly, concisely, and engagingly is important.

That’s what DENIN’s Pitch:90 competition is all about. It’s a fast-paced speaking competition in which student researchers describe their work in 90 seconds or less to a panel of judges and an enthusiastic audience.

It’s designed to be an entertaining, rewarding way to give science and engineering students a chance to develop their communication and presentation skills while showcasing their research. 

A panel of 15 judges assembled from UD and local businesses, nonprofits, schools, and government agencies rate each contestant’s 90-second pitch. At the end of the night, cash prizes are awarded to the top three contestants, including the grand prize of $500. All contestants receive a Pitch:90 t-shirt and everyone gets to attend a fun social event with food and beverages provided!

The 2021 Pitch:90 is scheduled for 5:30pm November 16th  on the University of Delaware’s Newark campus inClayton Conference Halland is open to the public —you’ll be amazed by some of the outstanding work our students are doing!

Check out all the winning pitches from our 2017 competition on YouTube, including our first-place winner below.

Register for the 2021 Pitch:90 

Registration for Pitch:90 is now open. Click link here to register.