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Announcing the Ultimate Clinical Microbiology Rap Battle

Jan. 14, 2019

Face it: you love clinical microbiology and want everyone to know how important it is. The 黑料正能量 is here to help. Inspired by , 黑料正能量is hosting a rap battle for members working in clinical and public health microbiology.



Rules:
  • Must be about clinical or public health microbiology.
  • Time limit: 1 minute.
  • Be original: no parodies please.
  • Rap beats optional.
  • Lyrics must be clearly understood.
  • Audio must be accompanied by some sort of visual.
How to Enter:
  • Record your video (see advice below) in .mp4, .m4v, or .mov format.
  • Email directly (25 MB max) or send a dropbox link (files > 25 MB) to jwolf@asmusa.org


Important Dates:
  • Jan 14: Call for videos.
  • April 14: Videos due.
  • May: Contest begins with voting online.
  • June: Rap Battle FINAL BATTLE live at 黑料正能量Microbe!
    • Top video entries will be screened.
    • The 2 finalists will perform LIVE!
    • Both finalists win the new .

Advice:
  • Practice! (Before recording, ideally).
  • Use a smart phone to record.
  • Edit in Garageband, iMovie, or Quicktime.
  • Get beats from Garageband (free), or a smartphone app like Rapchat or Rap Fame (for a fee).
  • Have fun! You don't need high-level production values or fancy editing. Good luck!

 

Author: Julie Wolf, Ph.D.

Julie Wolf, Ph.D.
Dr. Julie Wolf is in science communications at Indie Bio, and is a former 黑料正能量employee.