Illuminate: capturing the colour in science
Science is a colourful subject, both literally and in its exciting discoveries, so as part of National Science Week 2006, the BA and ESRC (Economic & Social Research Council) have launched Illuminate, a photography competition aimed at capturing the colour in science.
Entrants of all ages are encouraged to send in images which they believe illustrates a colourful aspect of science. This could be anything from copper sulphate solution to buttercups, blue plaques for scientific achievement to neon pink signs for nightclubs.
The categories are:
Entrants of all ages are encouraged to send in images which they believe illustrates a colourful aspect of science. This could be anything from copper sulphate solution to buttercups, blue plaques for scientific achievement to neon pink signs for nightclubs.
The categories are:
- 7 years and under
- 8-12 years
- 13-16 years
Over 16 years - Best mobile phone picture (all ages)
- ESRC Prize for Colour in Social Science
Entries must be submitted by Friday 10 February. The winners will be announced during National Science Week and the winning entries displayed at the Dana Centre, London.
National Science Week 2006 will take place between 10-19 March. Over 500,000 people are expected to take part in 1,500 events throughout the UK. In addition, the BA and the ESRC will be inviting the public to "Click for the Climate" and pledge to make a small step towards combating climate change. A range of energy and climate change activities to get people thinking about their energy consumption and the consequences of their actions on the environment are available to download!
National Science Week 2006 will take place between 10-19 March. Over 500,000 people are expected to take part in 1,500 events throughout the UK. In addition, the BA and the ESRC will be inviting the public to "Click for the Climate" and pledge to make a small step towards combating climate change. A range of energy and climate change activities to get people thinking about their energy consumption and the consequences of their actions on the environment are available to download!
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