This post is to let readers know about a contest to find the best video abstract describing marine research. The Ocean 180 Video Challenge, which is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation, is looking to enhance the communication skills of ocean scientists and to provide educational opportunities for students.
Contestants will submit a 3-minute video that summarizes recent, peer-reviewed research (published between January 1, 2010 – December 11, 2015). The video abstract should highlight the relevance, meaning, and implications of the research to persons outside their discipline.
Videos will be screened initially by a panel of scientists and communication experts, but the winners will be selected by 6th-8th graders from all over the globe. Ocean 180 expects that over 50,000 student judges will participate in this year’s Challenge. The top three video abstracts will receive cash prizes of $3,000 for first place, $2,000 for second place and $1,000 for third place.
The program is accepting entries until December 11, 2015 (11:59 pm PST). All entries must be submitted online at www.ocean180.org
Here is one of the winning videos from a previous Ocean 180 Challenge:
Ocean 180 has some tips for making a winning entry. If you need more help making your video abstract, check out my tutorials.