Due July 15th, 2010 - Do you think Science is cool? Do you want to share your passion for science with others? Here is your chance to inspire thousands of people to be more curious, and to care about science & engineering the way you do: create a short video that explores the question “Why is Science Cool?”

We are seeking videos that are creative, surprising, and “contagious” in terms of spreading your enthusiasm about science to others. Videos might explore a scientific concept, show us the wonders of nature, give us a glimpse into the future, show us what scientific discovery has done for us in the past or will do for us in the future, introduce us to a great scientist or engineer, tell us why you think science is so cool or simply show us why we should care about science and/or engineering.

The requirements are that the video:
    * be made for educational purposes
    * be in .mov or .wmv digital video format
    * be more than 30 seconds and less than 90 seconds long
    * be suitable for public display
    * does not violate copyright law (all material must be your original work)
    * is all done by you, the student, or by a team of students – yes, we are encouraging team videos!

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Prizes
- 1st prize: $1,000* (plus a $1,000 travel stipend to travel to Washington DC for the Expo! The Kavli Foundation will be presenting the winning team with their award check during a ceremony as part of the USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo on the National Mall on October 23 and 24, 2010)
- 2nd prize: $500*
- 3rd prize: $250*
- People’s Choice Award: $250*
*All prize money to go towards science education at the students’ school

Eligibility
Open to U.S. K-12 students who are 5-18 years of age, and are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia (excluding residents of Puerto Rico).