# To give a "Rubin Research Bytes" flash talk at the PCW, register by Fri Jul 16

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**Created:** [July 10, 2021, 6:16pm UTC](https://www.rubin.community/t/to-give-a-rubin-research-bytes-flash-talk-at-the-pcw-register-by-fri-jul-16/5638 "2021-07-10T18:16:18Z")\
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**Deadlines for Participation**  
Everyone who has **registered for the PCW by Fri Jul 16** and indicated interest in the Research Bytes session will be contacted to **confirm their participation by providing a title by Fri Jul 25**.

**How do I indicate my interest in giving a RRB flash talk?**  
Make an account for the Rubin 2021 Project and Community Workshop’s website ([https://project.lsst.org/meetings/rubin2021](https://project.lsst.org/meetings/rubin2021)) and then fill out the registration form. In response to the question “Are you interested in participating in Research Bytes?” select “yes”.

**What is a Rubin Research Byte (RRB)?**  
An RRB is a short ~4 minute flash talk on Rubin-related scientific research, engineering, or software. During the Rubin 2021 PCW, the 60-minute RRB session will have ~8 breakout rooms organized by topic, with ~4 speakers and ~2 moderators per room. Each speaker will give their ~4 minute flash talk and then there will be ~10 minutes for panel-style Q&A at the end. At the 28-minute mark, the audience will switch breakout rooms while speakers and moderators stay in the same room and repeat the talks and Q&A for a new audience. Thus, all speakers give their talk twice, and all audience members see a total of 8 flash talks.

**Interested in volunteering as a moderator?**  
That’s awesome, thank you! Please send a direct message or email to Melissa Graham. Include a list of example topics you’d be willing to moderate.