Ignobel prizes goes to research on those topics which 'FIRST MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH, THEN MAKE THEM THINK'. The research topic can be anything imaginable, anything wierd; but it must be supported by sound reasoning or proof.
Be Creative. Think out of the box.
A few Examples of Ignobel Papers would be:
Measure of Intensity of Light in ManiRatnam Films.
Why the Probability that the bread falls cheese side down is proportional to the price of the carpet?
Why Liverpool plays better in Champions League than in EPL?
Load Flow Analysis in Mumbai Electric Trains.
Your presentation could be supported by scientific reasoning, mathematical models etc.
For eg. Someone could substantiate his topic using mathematical induction, probability theory or any physical laws but not verbose convincing or beating about the bush.
So if your friends thought you were nuts when you came up with your research topic, try sending it to us.
Rules
Maximum of two members per team.
You are free to choose a topic of your own and present it in a format similar to technical papers, supported by thorough logical analysis.
Papers have to be completely original.
The presentation will be similar to technical paper presentation.
Abstract Details
The abstract should be of maximum 200 words.
Judging Criteria
Short listing will be based on Originality, Creativity and Treatment of the paper.
Contact Details
Balaji : +91 9739090413
mail your abstracts to ignobel@kriya08.org
Post your queries in the forum
Be Creative. Think out of the box.
A few Examples of Ignobel Papers would be:
For eg. Someone could substantiate his topic using mathematical induction, probability theory or any physical laws but not verbose convincing or beating about the bush. So if your friends thought you were nuts when you came up with your research topic, try sending it to us.