University of Sydney's Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize
ENTRIES HAVE NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2012 COMPETITION.
CHECK THIS PAGE IN AUGUST TO FIND OUT WHO WON!
Following on from its success over the past 6 years, the University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize will again be offered in 2012 to primary and high school students. The competition encourages students with a passion for science and for communicating ideas to tell a scientific story via a short video piece, cultivating the next generation of Dr Karls and Adam Spencers!
Recognised by teachers for its relevance to the primary and high school curriculum, the competition has become a staple activity in the classrooms of a number of schools across Australia. The 2011 competition proved to be another huge success with over 200 video entries received from schools around the country. Every year the judges are overwhelmed by the creativity and quality of entries, and the Faculty of Science wishes to congratulate all students who participated in the competition. We look forward to another year of science videos!
What's involved?
The idea is to communicate a scientific concept(s) in a way that is accessible and entertaining to the public while painlessly increasing their science knowledge or, as the Sleek Geeks like to say, "learn without noticing". All you need is a handycam - it’s about the content and creativity. For inspiration check out the top 2011 entries on the ABC Science website.
Entries are to take the form of a one to three minute video piece and a 50-word description of the video content. Entries may be produced by an individual student, or a group of up to six students. Read the Judges Hints and Tips on producing an award-winning short film!
Prize breakdown for 2012 competition
Secondary School Prize
1st - $4,000 plus a $500 book voucher from Abbey’s Bookshop, Sydney
2nd - $2,000
3rd - $1,000
Primary School Prize
1st - $2,000 plus a $500 book voucher from Abbey’s Bookshop, Sydney
Runner up - $1000
The prize is sponsored by the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney, with additional support from Abbey’s Bookshop, Sydney and Microsoft.
2011 winners!
Congratulations to the following students and their schools on their amazing science videos!
High school category
- Winner: The sensational snake by Brandon Gifford from Casino Christian School, NSW
- Second place: Neuroplasticity by Jack McDonald from Varsity College, QLD
- Third place: Hail, hail hydrogen! by Sean Anderson, Raimon Barragans, Steven Lowry, Eliza Malerba and Cassie Roberts from Warrandyte High School Environment Club, VIC
Primary school category
- Winner: The life cycle of a stick insect by Anastasia Kennett from Croydon Public School, NSW
- Second place: Why the fish could not cross the road by Jack Allan, Bodhi Genis, Emile Scheffers, Yanik Scheffers, Acacia Smith and Jules Tait from Wilsons Creek Public School, NSW
WATCH: 2011 Competition winners featured on ABC's Catalyst
Enquiries
For more information about the University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize, please email