Story Collider [1] is returning for Virtual Evolution 2021! This event will take place Thursday, June 24 at 7:00 PM EDT and will feature three people sharing true, personal stories about science on the theme “Stories of 2020.” Continue reading to learn more about how to submit your story. Deadline: April 22, 2021.

Stories are powerful. Whether hilarious or heartbreaking, subversive or soothing, it matters who takes the stage and what stories are told. We want to hear yours!

On June 24, The Story Collider will host a very special virtual edition of our live show at Evolution 2021. We are searching for three people to share true, personal stories about science, on the theme "Stories of 2020." 2020 was the year (decade?) that just wouldn't end. We'd like to hear how the many events of 2020 (COVID, the national reckoning with racism, politics, wildfires, etc.) impacted your life and science.

If you’d like to pitch us, all you need at this point is the seed of an idea for your story. It can be about almost anything: an important experiment, a rough day in the field, misadventure, love, loss, or more, but it must be about you. Our format does not include slides or props. It’s not the place for lectures. It’s about lived experiences. If you’re selected for the show, experienced Story Collider producers will work with you for several weeks in advance to help you prepare. Send us your pitch here: https://airtable.com/shrhVNgUxa8gCMdS3 [2] The deadline for pitches has been extended to April 30, 2021. If you are curious or would like some inspiration, read more at https://www.storycollider.org/submissions [3] or browse The Story Collider podcast archive at https://www.storycollider.org/podcasts [4].