Physics Across the World International Poster Competition Caitlin Watson 15th October 2004
[email protected] www.einsteinyear.org
Physics Across the World ●
Background
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How will it work?
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Who will do what?
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Timescale
Background ●
Science Across the World (SAW) −
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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 ●
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Idea −
A physics poster competition based on SAW’s proven model
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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
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Both electronic and paper entries allowed. A3 size.
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National WYP coordinators publicise competition
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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
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Prizes − −
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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 − − − −
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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 − − −
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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
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All winning entries will be displayed on the SAW website
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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
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Deadline for posters to reach SAW: 31st May 2005
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Long listing of 40 entries: June 2005
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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