"What do you think is NASA's greatest exploration achievement in the past 50 years and why?"
Exploration provides the foundation of our knowledge, technology, resources, and inspiration. It seeks answers to the fundamental questions about our experience, responds to recent discoveries and puts in place revolutionary technologies and capabilities to inspire our nation, the world, and the next generation. Through NASA and its partners, we touch the unknown, we learn and we understand. As we take our first steps toward sustaining a human presence in the solar system, we can look forward to far off visions becoming realities of the future. The 21st Century Explorer Podcast Competition is an Education and Public Outreach project designed to inspire and motivate the next generation of explorers and to compete effectively for the minds, imaginations, and career ambitions of America's young people. Students will create an audio recording or video short to answer the question: "What do you think is NASA's greatest exploration achievement in the past 50 years and why?"
Exploration provides the foundation of our knowledge, technology, resources, and inspiration. It seeks answers to the fundamental questions about our experience, responds to recent discoveries and puts in place revolutionary technologies and capabilities to inspire our nation, the world, and the next generation. Through NASA and its partners, we touch the unknown, we learn and we understand. As we take our first steps toward sustaining a human presence in the solar system, we can look forward to far off visions becoming realities of the future. The 21st Century Explorer Podcast Competition is an Education and Public Outreach project designed to inspire and motivate the next generation of explorers and to compete effectively for the minds, imaginations, and career ambitions of America's young people. Students will create an audio recording or video short to answer the question: "What do you think is NASA's greatest exploration achievement in the past 50 years and why?"
The contest starts on OCTOBER 1, 2007 AT 12:00 AM ET. Competition closes with the first 1,000 entries in each category or until midnight on JANUARY 4, 2008 ET, whichever comes first.
Division 1
Audio Podcast – Age Group (11-14)
Video Podcast – Age Group (11-14)
Division 2
Audio Podcast - Age Group (15-18)
Video Podcast – Age Group (15-18)
All entries must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Each contestant must be a United States citizen between 11-18 years of age.
- Each contestant must submit an entry form.
- Parents must consent if entrant is under the age of 18.
- Entry must meet technical specifications (see right).
- Any use of copyrighted material will disqualify entry.
- Only one (1) entry per person.
Judging CriteriaA panel of judges will choose 15 finalists per each of the two areas (audio and video) and per each age group. Finalists will be displayed on the website between February 14th and February 14th and February 28th, 2008. First, Second, and Third Place winners will be selected from the fifteen (15) finalists in each category. Judges for the Final Round will be comprised of attendees at the Third Space Exploration Conference to be held in Denver, CO on February 26-28, 2008. The contest winners will be announced on the website on February 28, 2008.
Judging will be based on 5 point scale based on the following criteria:Contestants will be able to receive a maximum of 25 points, which is based upon the contest’s criteria, is a perfect score.
- Content: Is the treatment of the subject matter effective? (i.e. storytelling, script, etc.)
- Creativity: Do the production elements add to the program? (i.e. graphics, SFX, or camera talent, design, animation, etc.)
- Execution: Were technical levels maintained? (clarity, levels, distortion, etc.)
- Clarity: Was the contestant able to communicate their idea effectively? (objectives, story flow, interest, etc.)
- Summation: What was the overall impression?
Additionally, during the period of February 14th through February 28th, 2008, the public will vote for and select a “People’s Choice” winner.
