String Theory in Two Minutes Or Less (contest)

robphy

FYI:
http://www.discover.com/twominutesorless/

String Theory in Two Minutes Or Less (contest)

THE CHALLENGE

Just over a century ago, Albert Einstein published three groundbreaking scientific papers in one year, any one of which could have won him the Nobel Prize.

Taking a cue from The Great One, Discover.com is now challenging armchair theorists to produce a similar feat of inspired - and speedy - brilliance.

Your goal is to create a video that quickly and clearly explains perhaps the most baffling idea in the history of the world: string theory.

And the best part is that you have just two minutes.


THE OPPORTUNITY

The winning video will be selected by Columbia University physicist Brian Greene, best-selling author of The Elegant Universe and The Fabric of the Cosmos, and broadcast via a prominent spot on the homepage of Discover.com.

The individual or team who submits the best video will be featured in an upcoming issue of Discover Magazine.


THE RULES

The video should present an accurate, basic understanding of string theory that will stick in the brains of relatively intelligent non-scientists.

You can use any teaching aides you like (props, animation, etc.)

Submissions will be accepted from individuals and teams (subject to the terms and conditions).

Don't go over the time limit.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE
12:00am EST, MARCH 16, 2007




for ideas, one might look at the results of another contest
http://www.physicsforums.com/blog/20...ers-announced/

daniel_i_l

Similar feat of brilliance? what does making a pop-sci movie have anything to do with being a "brilliant" scientist?

robphy

The contest description is taken from the website above.
I have no association with the contest.
I'm just reporting the opportunity.

rtharbaugh1

sounds like fun. I could write a screenplay, but I don't do video productions. Anybody want to try a collaboration?