Announcement – “Making Citizen Observations a Global Vision” Annual College and University Student Essay and Blogging Contest

By Maeve Hickok, posted on June 2nd, 2010 in Announcements, Articles, Earth Observation, Essay Contest 2010

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Earthzine Announces its Second Annual College and University Student Essay and Blogging Contest Theme “Making Citizen Observations a Global Vision”

Important Dates for 2010 Earthzine Essay and Blogging Competition September 22 (Equinox): Essays due to Earthzine October 4: Judging complete and finalist essays prepared for posting October 7 (New Moon): Blogging begins November 13: Essay blogging ends and judging occurs November 21 (Full Moon): Announce winners Submit essays to: David F Mullins [DMullins@sf.edu]

Earthzine will host its second essay and blogging competition in 2010 for college and university students worldwide on the theme “Making Citizen Observations a Global Vision.”

“As a web magazine dedicated to fostering Earth observation and global awareness, Earthzine hopes to encourage a new generation of Earth observers through these competitions,” said Editor-in-Chief Paul E. Racette, D Sc.

“The 2010 essay theme, “Making Citizen Observations a Global Vision,” seeks to explore the benefits and challenges of the collaborative role citizen observers play in the collection and validation of Earth observations,” he said.

The contest is open to undergraduate and graduate college and university students who are currently enrolled in any program of study at least half-time at an accredited institution worldwide. More information will be posted on Earthzine.

Associate Editor for Education David F. Mullins, PhD, said, “I’m excited about this year’s essay contest! Everyone in the world makes observations of the Earth in one way or another every day, so this contest is really open to students from practically every discipline.”

Judges will choose the contest finalists based on the quality of their written essays. The finalists’ essays will be posted on Earthzine and the winners selected on the quality of their online blogging that explores and debates the concepts presented in the essays. Winners will receive certificates of award, cash prizes, and memorabilia, as well as international recognition afforded by Earthzine publication.

Earthzine’s first 2009 student essay contest, “Sustainability through Earth Observation and Engineering”, drew entries from Africa, India, Russia, and the United States. The three winners were: David Tshimba, Uganda Martyrs University, Kampala, Uganda; Sulaiman Tejan Jalloh, Institute of Advanced Management and Technology, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa; and Benjamin-Axel Mugema, Uganda Martyrs University, Kampala, Uganda.

4 Prior Responses to “Announcement – “Making Citizen Observations a Global Vision” Annual College and University Student Essay and Blogging Contest”

1. victor, July 1st, 2010 at 5:23 am

   Hi friends here comes this year’s opportunity to explore and exchange knowledge on environmental issues affecting our planet earth.Thanks to earthzine crew ,looking forward to your participation,especially from African students.I specially invite all my friends who sent in their comments to my last year blogging to join this year’s competition.This time we look forward for a winning team from Nigeria,while Africa keeps the lead.I also wish to encourage earthzine crew to increase the prizes,motivations and consolation prizes for all entries that qualifies for the finals.
   Watch out for our Earth planet!!!!
   Victor N.Sunday,REM-USA,MNES,MNCA,MAAG.
   NIGERIA

2. David N. Tshimba, September 3rd, 2010 at 3:08 pm

   Once more, here we are! Concerned with the future our only home, mother Earth, I firmly believes Earthzine is certainly making a difference where it really counts! Once again, this is a platform prepared for all of us (so long as we agree to be citizens of the world) to join the right move, in the right way, at a right time…

   I call upon- in my capacity as the 2009 First Prize Winner of this Contest- all those gifted with knowledge and vision to take part in the exercise, for a ship in the harbor is safe but this is not what ships are built for!!!

   Aluta continua…
   Dave

3. Matt Sandy, March 5th, 2011 at 2:44 pm

   This sounds like it was a pretty awesome competition, will there be one for 2011?

4. Paul Racette, March 5th, 2011 at 10:34 pm

   We’re currently making plans for a third competition. Subscribe and keep informed!
   http://www.earthzine.org/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/