ACS Presidential Video Challenge
2009 Theme: “I Am Proud to be a Chemist”
We invite the ACS student chapters to finish the phrase “I am proud to be a chemist because…” using video, print, or other multimedia communication tool. Reach out to elementary, middle school, and high school students in your community. Help them develop an awareness of who chemists are and help them understand that if they really want to help save the planet, chemistry is the central science!
Your entry should feature real life chemists from your community, explaining what they do, how they improve people’s lives, and why they are proud to be chemists.
The top two entries will be awarded $1,500 from the ACS presidential succession. All award-winning entries will be spotlighted on the ACS website
How to Enter
- Complete registration form
- Complete an ACS video consent form
- Email both documents to undergrad@acs.org
*Please include “2009 ACS Presidential Challenge” in the subject line. - Join the 2009 ACS Presidential Challenge Group on YouTube to upload your video for the contest.
Entries are due October 30, 2009. Monies will be awarded at the end of 2009.
*Only one entry per chapter is allowed and only active chapters can receive an award.
Judging Criteria
Entries will be judged on the following criteria:
- Convey a clear and coherent message in a creative manner
- Provide accurate content
- Use proper safety precautions
- Have content that is age appropriate for K-12 students
View winning entries from the 2008 Presidential Video Challenge
Questions?
For additional information, contact us the ACS Undergraduate Programs Office:
- undergrad@acs.org
- (800) 227-5558 ext. 4480