Contests: NASA Space Settlement Contest

The webpage with complete rules and guidelines is at this link.

NASA Space Settlement Contest.

This annual contest, co-sponsored by NASA Ames and the National Space Society (NSS) is for 6-12th graders (11-18 years old) from anywhere in the world. Individuals, small teams of two to six, and large teams of seven or more (often whole classrooms with teacher leadership) may enter. Grades 6-9 and 10-12 are judged separately, except for the grand prize. Students develop space settlement designs and related materials. These are sent to NASA Ames for judgement. Submissions must be received by March 31, 2009. Check out the results of the 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 contests.

Teachers (Please Read) are encouraged to use this contest as part of their curriculum. See the space settlement teacher's page and visit the Ames Educator Resource Center for more information.

For additional information visit the Space Settlement page

Contest prizes and certificates:

• All participants will receive a certificate. All submissions must be received by March 31, 2009.
• The best submission wins the grand prize, consisting of the space colony submission being placed on the NASA Ames World Wide Web site.
• NASA Ames will nominate one contestant to receive the National Space Society (NSS) Student Space Settlement Design of the Year award. The successful contestant must attend the NSS 27th Annual International Space Development Conference in Washington D.C., May 29 - June 1, 2008, to receive the award and give an acceptance speech. This is a tremendous opportunity to meet many of the most important people in space development. Conference registration will be waived, but travel expenses must be paid by the contestant.
• Divisional winners will be invited to tour NASA Ames Research Center in June 2009. Please be aware that we are unable to help obtain visas or arrange travel in any way. This is the sole responsibility of the contestant. In addition we are unable to provide funding for travel or lodging at this time.
• All tourists over the age of 17 will need to be US citizens. Tour availability is very limited. Please be advised that all tour policies and security regulations are subject to change.
• Contest categories are individual 6-9 grade, small group 6-9 grade, large group 6-9 grade, individual 10-12 grade, small group 10-12 grade, and large group 10-12 grade. An additional category based on artistic and literary merit is also included in the contest.
• There will be a special Life Support category this year. Entries with strength in life support and/or describe biology laboratories and experiments that take advantage of variable psuedo-gravity levels and the radiation environment inside space colonies will be considered for this category.
• Contestants give NASA the right to publish their submissions without restriction as a condition for entering the contest.

VOYA Cover Photo Contest for Teens

I found this while web surfing today and wanted to share for those who may have interested young adults in their family.

VOYA's Cover Photo Contest for Teens:
TEENS ON THE PLANET READ

Teen photographers' own creations appear on the front cover of Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) magazine. On the theme of "Teens on the Planet Read," VOYA wants photographs that express the relationship between teens and the world of reading. Images should portray teens with any type of reading material: books, magazines, comics, computers, their own creative writing, media of any kind—even participating in library programs or other events. Pictures might be taken in teens' bedrooms, libraries, classrooms, or outdoors—anywhere on the Planet Read.

Photographs taken by teens must be submitted through a librarian, teacher, or other adult sponsor, and are accepted throughout the year. The contest is ongoing.

Submission Guidelines

1. Standard 4x6-inch or larger color prints are preferred. High-resolution digital photos of at least 300 dpi are accepted if sent as tif or jpg files. Low-resolution digitals cannot be considered.
2. All photos must be marked clearly with the name of the photographer and a suggested photo title or caption. For prints, use a sticky note on the back of the photo. For digitals, place the information in an e-mail to screel@voya.com.
3. A cover sheet or e-mail must accompany all submissions, containing the teen photographer's name, age, e-mail, street address, city, state, zip code, and phone number; along with the adult sponsor's name, title, library/school/organization, street address, city, state, zip code, phone, and e-mail.
4. Tips for Winning Photos: Avoid amateur snapshots. Photos must be well composed, well focused, and capable of sharp reproduction when enlarged. Seasonal themes, humor, and unusual poses catch the editor's attention. Award-winning photos from a local library or school photography contest are welcomed.
5. Mail photo prints to:
   VOYA Cover Photo Contest
   4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200
   Lanham, MD 20706
   
   E-mail digital photos to screel@voya.com.

Teen photographers whose pictures are published will receive a $50 prize and three copies of the magazine.