The Scientific Teen
STEM by the Youth, for the Youth
Win a microscope, cash prizes and more!
The Scientific Teen is an organization dedicated to STEM education and opportunity, and we are delighted to continue this mission with our inaugural STEM Essay Contest
We are proudly sponsored by Crimson Education, Evident, GT Vision, StickerGiant and Taskade
Open for entries: 14th March 2023
Submission deadline: 1st May 2023
Winners announced: Start of June at our prize-winning event!
Timeline
Prizes
Technology category
1ST PRIZE
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Microscope sponsored by GT Vision
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$150 sponsored by Crimson Education
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Lifetime Taskade Unlimited sponsored by Taskade
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Scientific Teen merch sponsored by StickerGiant
2ND PRIZE:
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$100 sponsored by Crimson Education
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Lifetime Taskade Unlimited sponsored by Taskade
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Scientific Teen merch sponsored by StickerGiant
3RD PRIZE:
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$50 sponsored by Crimson Education
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Lifetime Taskade Unlimited sponsored by Taskade
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Scientific Teen merch sponsored by StickerGiant
Science category
1ST PRIZE
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Microscope sponsored by Evident
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$150 sponsored by Crimson Education
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Lifetime Taskade Unlimited sponsored by Taskade
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Scientific Teen merch sponsored by StickerGiant
2ND PRIZE:
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$100 sponsored by Crimson Education
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Lifetime Taskade Unlimited sponsored by Taskade
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Scientific Teen merch sponsored by StickerGiant
3RD PRIZE:
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$50 sponsored by Crimson Education
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Lifetime Taskade Unlimited sponsored by Taskade
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Scientific Teen merch sponsored by StickerGiant
All entrants will be offered 5-year upgrades to Taskade Unlimited on Taskade!
Essay questions
Technology category:
Which piece of technology will have the greatest impact in the near future and why?
Science category:
Describe a recent scientific breakthrough you consider important.
Rules and guidelines
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Essays must be between 750 and 1000 words
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References must be in the APA referencing style.
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Include a bibliography (the bibliography will not be included in the word count)
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Essays must be written in English
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You must be between the ages of 13 and 18 on the date of submission (14th March 2023)
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Students may submit only one entry per subject category, but may enter both categories
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Submit essays as a PDF, Microsoft Word document or a Google Doc
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Essays must be submitted by 5pm EST on May 1st
Any submissions that do not follow these guidelines will be discounted
We will judge entries based on the following criteria:
Clarity: how well the essay explains the chosen topic: any reader should be able to understand the scientific research.
Research: whether the essay has used valid and relevant sources; whether an appropriate bibliography has been created.
Analysis: whether the essay addresses why the topic matters in the wider context of the world and justifies the research as it relates to the question.
Language: how engaging the essay is; whether it uses an appropriate style and tone; whether it uses correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Judging Criteria
if you do not have a gmail account, please email your submission as a PDF and all your details to outreach.thescientificteen@gmail.com
No data will be shared with third parties
Sponsors
The Scientific Teen STEM Essay contest is proudly sponsored by Crimson Education.
Crimson Education is the world's leading US/UK university admissions consultancy. They have a personalised data-driven approach that has helped thousands of students gain admission into the Ivy League, Oxbridge, and other top universities.
Crimson was founded in 2013 with a vision to equalise the university admissions playing field, serving as the launching pad that equips students across the globe to overcome barriers of geography and legacy to compete on the world stage. It was founded by three students, including CEO Jamie Beaton who had just been accepted to 25 of the world's best universities including Harvard, Stanford, Princeton and Cambridge.
Crimson now has 28 offices around the world, with over 2,400 mentors supporting students on their journey to their dream university.
StickerGiant is a maker of custom stickers and labels based in Longmont, CO. Every sticker has a story, and they want to help everyone tell their stories with expression through custom stickers labels. They are makers and quality matters to them, and they take pride in delivering high-quality stickers and labels.
You can find them with the handle “@StickerGiant” on social media sites.
At Evident, we are guided by the scientific spirit—innovation and exploration are at the heart of what we do. Committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling, we support our customers with solutions that solve their challenges and advance their work; whether it’s researching medical breakthroughs, inspecting infrastructure, or exposing hidden toxins in consumer products.
Evident Life Science empowers scientists and researchers through collaboration and cutting edge life science solutions. Dedicated to meeting the challenges and supporting the evolving needs of its customers, Evident Life Science advances a comprehensive range of microscopes for pathology, hematology, IVF, and other clinical applications as well as for research and education.
For more information, visit EvidentScientific.com
GT Vision Ltd. is an independent microscope supplier founded in the UK by microscopy enthusiasts in 2003. Our friendly team offer expert, unbiased advice about which microscopes best match your requirements and jointly have 50+ years of experience in working with educational sectors. We supply multiple brands including Leica, Olympus, Meiji, Motic, Euromex, Dino-Lite and our own brand GX Microscopes, plus many more.
We are thrilled to have been invited by The Scientific Teen to contribute a prize for the STEM Essay Writing Competition and in doing so, helping to raise scientific awareness and education for our next generation.
Find GT Vision at:
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Twitter: @gtvisionUK
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Facebook: @GTVisionUK
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Instagram: @gtvision.microscopy
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Website: www.gtvision.co.uk
Taskade makes remote collaboration exceptionally powerful, yet blissfully simple, in one unified workspace. In a world where teams need to communicate and coordinate remotely, across time zones, the complexities compound with each new tool hired to do the job. Taskade believes the future of work is remote, asynchronous, and real-time. It helps teams stay competitive in the modern workplace by cutting down the unnecessary friction in planning, organizing, and decision-making to help your team get work done together, faster, and smarter.