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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, anyone 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
https://www.physicsforums.com/blog/2005/12/03/pirelli-relativity-challenge-2005-winners-announced/
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, anyone 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
https://www.physicsforums.com/blog/2005/12/03/pirelli-relativity-challenge-2005-winners-announced/
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