Do you want to share the fun and excitement of rheology with the world? Be a VIRAL rheologist!
Let’s make rheology cool and viral!
Submit a short video for a chance to win prizes (cash prize ~$100) and the love from your neighbor’s kids. After pre-screening, your video will be posted on the SOR social media accounts (Instagram and Facebook). The posts with the most likes by October 24, 2026 will be the winners. Winners will be announced at the 97th SoR Annual Meeting in Boston and featured in News Flows and the SoR website.
Viral Rheologist Poster
Who can participate?
Anyone!
When can I submit a video?
June 15 - September 30, 2026.
What specifications does my video need to have?
- length: up to 90 seconds
- subtitles: required
- dimensions: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 9:16 aspect ratio (standard portrait video dimensions for iPhone and Android)
- file type: .mp4
- file size: up to 100 MB
What are some examples of topics?
- A day in the life of a rheologist
- What makes a good smooth nail polish?
- Molecules that climb up the rod
- An ASMR video of silly putty (with the science explained)
How do I participate?
Submit the form below - where you’ll upload your video - no later than September 30, 2026. Once we post your video - start promoting it!