Physics Across The World: International Poster Competition

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Physics Across the World International Poster Competition Caitlin Watson 15th October 2004 [email protected] www.einsteinyear.org

Physics Across the World ●

Background



How will it work?



Who will do what?



Timescale

Background ●

Science Across the World (SAW) −



International education programme developed by ASE in partnership with GlaxoSmithKline

Chemistry poster competition in 2003 − − − −

In partnership with IUPAC Topic ‘Living in a Chemical World’ Best entries displayed at IUPAC Congress Over 400 entries from 24 countries

Background ●



Idea −

A physics poster competition based on SAW’s proven model



In partnership with IoP and other World Year of Physics national coordinators

Aim −

To get young people thinking about how physics affects their everyday lives

How will it work? ●

Guidelines available on SAW website www.scienceacross.org from January − −

Two age categories:10-13 and 14-16 All languages are accepted, but posters should be selfexplanatory



Both electronic and paper entries allowed. A3 size.



National WYP coordinators publicise competition



Schools send posters to SAW by deadline, 31st May 2005

How will it work? ● SAW compile shortlist of 40 entries to be exhibited at EPS13, 11-15 July 2005 ●

International panel of judges decide on winners



Prizes − −



Hopefully funded by EPS Digital cameras for students in two categories 1013 and 14-16 and teachers with most quality entries. All entrants receive certificate

Role of SAW ●

SAW will administer the project − − − −



Post competition details & application procedure on www.scienceacross.org Collect all entries (paper and electronic) Select a short-list of 40 students for judging Provide certificates for all entrants

All of the above will be funded by SAW

Role of WYP coordinators ●

Contribute to publicity − − −



Publicise competition in own country Encourage entrants from wide variety of schools Link to www.scienceacross.org

Nominate judges who will be present at EPS 13

Publicity ●

SAW will advertise the competition via: − − − −

Their website Their electronic and paper newsletters The ASE website The ASE electronic newsletter



All winning entries will be displayed on the SAW website



National coordinators will be responsible for advertising the competition in their country

Timescale ●

UK Launch at ASE Annual Meeting in UK: 6 January 2005 −

All details available online from then



Deadline for posters to reach SAW: 31st May 2005



Long listing of 40 entries: June 2005



Final judging & announcement of winners: EPS13, 11th- 15th July 2005

Working for physics and physicists worldwide Caitlin Watson 15th October 2004 [email protected] www.einsteinyear.org

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