{"id":8042,"date":"2023-10-01T13:08:14","date_gmt":"2023-10-01T10:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/?p=8042"},"modified":"2023-10-04T22:59:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T19:59:05","slug":"science-without-borders-challenge-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/science-without-borders-challenge-2024","title":{"rendered":"Science without Borders Challenge 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Science Without Borders (SWB) Challenge is an international student art competition. The theme for this year\u2019s challenge is \u201cHidden Wonders of the Deep.\u201d Students are asked to use their artistic talents to create a piece of art\u00a0that highlights\u00a0the beauty and importance of a marine species that is on the brink of extinction. The SWB Challenge is open to primary and secondary school students (aged 11-19 years) from all around the world. The winners will receive scholarships of up to US$500. The deadline is 04 March 2024.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livingoceansfoundation.org\/education\/science-without-borders-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Science Without Borders Challenge<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"main\" class=\"main span8\" role=\"main\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div id=\"content\">\n<p><a title=\"Science Communication Course\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/science-communication-course\">The\u00a0<em>Science Without Borders\u00ae Challenge<\/em>\u00a0is an international contest that engages students and teachers in ocean conservation<\/a> through art. This annual competition inspires students to be creative while promoting <a title=\"Minor Foundation for Major Challenges \u2014 Public Awareness on Climate Change\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/minor-foundation-for-major-challenges-public-awareness-on-climate-change\">public awareness<\/a> of the need to preserve, protect, and restore the world\u2019s oceans and aquatic resources, contributing to the overarching goals of the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation. The<em>\u00a0Challenge<\/em>\u00a0is open to primary and secondary\u00a0school <a title=\"FIELD PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR BSC. FORESTRY- FIRST YEAR STUDENTS UNDERTAKING COURSE OF FUNDAMENTALS OF ECOLOGY (FBL 102)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/field-practical-training-for-bsc-forestry-first-year-students-undertaking-course-of-fundamentals-of-ecology-fbl-102\">students 11-19 years<\/a> old, with scholarships of up to $500 awarded to the winning entries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The 2024 Science Without Borders\u00ae Challenge<br \/>\n<\/strong>The theme for the 2024\u00a0<em>Science without Borders\u00ae Challenge<\/em>\u00a0is \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livingoceansfoundation.org\/education\/science-without-borders-challenge\/learn-about-the-theme\/\"><i>Hidden Wonders of the Deep<\/i><\/a>.\u201d To apply for this year\u2019s contest, students should submit artwork depicting mysterious and unique deep-sea creatures or ecosystems, highlighting the beauty and diversity that often goes unseen.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livingoceansfoundation.org\/education\/science-without-borders-challenge\/learn-about-the-theme\/\"><strong>Learn about the theme<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prizes<br \/>\n<\/strong>Winners of the\u00a0<em>Science Without Borders\u00ae Challenge<\/em>\u00a0will be awarded with the following scholarships:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1st Place: $500<\/li>\n<li>2nd Place: $350<\/li>\n<li>3rd Place: $200<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We also offer a \u201cPeople\u2019s Choice\u201d award, where the winners in each age group will receive a $50 scholarship.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<br \/>\n<\/strong>This international art competition is open to all students 11-19 years old. Students must be enrolled in primary or secondary school, or the home school equivalent. <a title=\"Job vacancies at St. Francis University College of Health and Allied Sciences (SFUCHAS)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/job-vacancies-at-st-francis-university-college-of-health-and-allied-sciences-sfuchas\">College and university<\/a> students are not eligible for this contest.<\/p>\n<p>Work will be judged in two categories based on age, with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes awarded for each:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students 11-14 years old<\/li>\n<li>Students 15-19 years old<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Deadline<br \/>\n<\/strong>Entries must be received by\u00a0<strong>Monday, March 4, 2024<\/strong>, to be eligible to win.<\/p>\n<p class=\"more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livingoceansfoundation.org\/education\/science-without-borders-challenge\/submission-form\/\">APPLY NOW<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply<br \/>\n<\/strong>To apply to the 2024\u00a0<em>Science Without Borders Challenge<\/em>, fill out the online entry form, upload a picture of your artwork, and make sure everything is submitted before the deadline! If you are under the age of 13, your parents will be asked to provide consent, so make sure not to wait until the last minute. Before applying, check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livingoceansfoundation.org\/education\/science-without-borders-challenge\/tips-for-success\/\"><strong>Tips for Success<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for suggestions on how to make the most of your application, such as how to write a compelling artist\u2019s statement that describes how your artwork relates to this year\u2019s theme.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Judging<br \/>\n<\/strong>A panel of artists, educators, and scientists judge the\u00a0<em>Science Without Borders\u00ae Challenge<\/em>. Artwork will be evaluated on the quality of the artwork, originality, and adherence to the theme. The judges will use a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livingoceansfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2024-SWB-Challenge-Rubric.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Grading Rubric\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>to evaluate the artwork.<\/p>\n<p>When creating your artwork, you should think about these questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Does your artwork reflect that you understand the theme of the contest?<\/li>\n<li>Does your artist\u2019s statement also show that you understand the contest theme?<\/li>\n<li>Does your piece show that you have a good understanding of art and that you use these art elements, such as line, shape, form, value, composition, and color, to effectively portray the theme?<\/li>\n<li>Is your artwork original, inventive, and shows off your individual style?<\/li>\n<li>Is your artwork neat? Are there tears, smudges, and\/or smear marks?<\/li>\n<li>Does your artwork invoke emotion for your viewers? Is it striking and memorable?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For tips on creating winning artwork, see\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livingoceansfoundation.org\/education\/science-without-borders-challenge\/tips-for-success\/\">Tips for Success<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contest Rules<br \/>\n<\/strong>Before beginning your artwork, make sure to review the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livingoceansfoundation.org\/education\/science-without-borders-challenge\/contest-rules-information\/\"><strong>Contest Rules<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for more information on the types of art we are looking for. For example, the\u00a0<em>Science Without Borders\u00ae Challenge<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em>only accepts original 2-dimensional pieces of artwork students have created by hand, such as a painting or a drawing.<\/p>\n<p>See the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livingoceansfoundation.org\/education\/science-without-borders-challenge\/new-guidelines-for-submitting-artwork\/\"><strong>Guidelines for Submitting Artwork<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for tips on how to upload your artwork. Although the application process is online, semi-finalists will be required to mail in the original artwork in order to be eligible to win.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For Teachers<br \/>\n<\/strong>To help teachers encourage their students to participate in the\u00a0<em>Science Without Borders\u00ae Challenge,\u00a0<\/em>the\u00a0Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation has compiled a number of resources to help them do so. This includes providing information and links to lesson plans to help students\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livingoceansfoundation.org\/education\/science-without-borders-challenge\/learn-about-the-theme\/\"><strong>learn about the theme<\/strong><\/a>, a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livingoceansfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2024-SWB-Challenge-Rubric.pdf\"><strong>grading rubric<\/strong><\/a>, and a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2024SWBPoster\"><strong>handout<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0they can use in their classrooms.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Science Without Borders (SWB) Challenge is an international student art competition. The theme for this year\u2019s challenge is \u201cHidden Wonders of the Deep.\u201d Students are asked to use their artistic talents to create a piece of art\u00a0that highlights\u00a0the beauty and importance of a marine species that is on the brink of extinction. 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