The Society for Science and the Public (SSP) is hosting a podcast competition for high school students about the importance of using science as an avenue for global change. SSP is in need of 15-20 undergraduate or graduate students of any major to serve in the adjudication of these entries.
Additionally, SSP is screening the premier of Whiz Kids, a documentary following the experiences of three young people competing in the Intel Science Talent Search, as part of the competition kick-off event at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, December 9th at 7pm.
For students interested in serving over the winter break as judges for the podcast competition, involvement would be relatively simple. The time commitment would be a total of about 6-8 non-consecutive hours, which includes a 2-3 hour training session and viewing of Whiz Kids. Prospective judges may attend the premier in Washington, D.C. on December 9th or a viewing can be arranged (with refreshments provided) on campus if the judges are unable to attend the film premier in D.C.
If you, as well as other colleagues are interested in the attending the film premier in Washington, D.C., please RSVP to Shriver Center Director, Michele Wolff at wolff@umbc.edu by December 4th.
More information can be found by accessing this link:
http://www.nasonline.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Experience_Future_Events_WhizKids