[meetyeti] science writing prize
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- Date: Fri, 6 May 2011 08:58:27 -0500
The link to the article below is
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/News/2011/News/WTVM051163.htm
Robin
for YETI
Two weeks left to enter Science Writing Prize
6 May 2011
If you fancy yourself as the next big thing in science writing, you have just
two weeks to enter the Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize 2011, in
association with the ‘Guardian’ and the ‘Observer’.
This new competition, launched last month, invites aspiring science writers to
submit engaging articles addressing an area of science in an accessible way.
Writers should demonstrate a passion for science and encourage the general
public to consider, question and debate the key issues in science and society.
To help you with your entry, we are publishing a series of blog posts written
by guest writers on‘How I write about science’. Further tips are available from
the Guardian.
Entries should be a maximum of 800 words and should be suitable for publication
in the 'Guardian' or the 'Observer' (and on their respective websites). Both
traditional newspaper features and web-based features that use the medium in an
innovative and appropriate way will be considered. For more information, see
our FAQ.
Prizes will be awarded in two categories: the first is for professional
scientists of postgraduate level and above, and the second is open to anyone
with a non-professional interest in science, including undergraduate and
masters students. The winners will have their work printed in the 'Guardian' or
the 'Observer', receive a £1000 cash prize and benefit from a science writing
workshop at the 'Guardian'.
The deadline for entries is 20 May 2011, and the awards event is scheduled to
take place in London on 12 October 2011.
The judging panel includes Alan Rusbridger, Editor-in-Chief of Guardian News &
Media; Robin McKie, Science and Technology Editor for the Observer; Sir Mark
Walport, Director of the Wellcome Trust; and Clare Matterson, Director of
Medical Humanities and Engagement at the Wellcome Trust. The panel will be
chaired by Dara Ó Briain, producer, television presenter and stand-up comedian,
noted for hosting topical panel shows such as 'The Panel' and 'Mock the Week'.
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