The Science CoalItion: External public engagement/Science Communication oppOrtunity
The Science Coalition recently launched its annual Fund It Forward Student Video Challenge, which is a great opportunity for students and researchers on campus to get involved in science advocacy and earn cash prizes! The power of a great story can change the world, and now more than ever, it’s important we share the value of science to advocate for increased federal funding for research. You don’t have to be a scientist to enter—if you’re passionate about science, we want to hear from you!
DETAILS:
The challenge is open now until October 17.
Cash prizes from $500 to $1,000 will be awarded to the top three graduate and undergraduate student winners (with an additional opportunity for finalists to earn more through the People’s Choice Award).
THE CHALLENGE:
Create a 60 – 90 second video responding to this challenge.
Group entries must have a designated team leader for communications about technical and administrative issues and, where applicable, for finalist and winner notification.
There are no restrictions about how you make your video – you can talk to the camera, use props, incorporate animations, etc. The goal is to get creative.
Be sure to include the following elements in your video:
Who you are, and the institution/university at which you study/work.
Insert your example of interesting research and how it benefits the world now and/or could benefit the world in the future. The example can be from your own research or others’ research.
Explain why continued federal support for fundamental research is critical to our nation’s future. In other words, why should Congress “Fund it Forward?”
Questions can be directed to tsc@sciencecoalition.org
