Although the April 4th 2011 closing date for the submission of entries for the 1st Google Science Fair will have passed, this is an extremely valuable opportunity for young people with scientific interests to consider in the future. The purpose of this science fair is to encourage young people between the ages of 13 and 18 to put their out-of-school computer time to very interesting and rewarding use.
Even students planning to exhibit projects in their local school or community-sponsored fairs are invited to submit them and compete for prizes that could affect their lives in a number of interesting ways.
Entrants are to use Google search engine and other apps in the completion of projects in areas ranging from computer engineering to medical technology. The science fair is a creation of the marketing department of Google Apps. Entries may be submitted by individuals or teams composed of no more than three members. Since team composition is not restricted, teens have a golden opportunity to link up with social network friends from around the globe for the design, research and submission of projects entries.
Entries which may include a 2-minute video will be reviewed by a panel of judges. From the selection of 60 semifinalists, 15 finalists will be chosen to present their projects in 3 age-group classifications before a panel of 12 highly qualified judges.
Prizes to be awarded during a ceremony to be held at Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, California, include the chance to accompany National Geographic Magazine scientists on a 10-day trip to the Galapagos Islands. Other prizes include a $50,000 scholarship and a Logo Internship.
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