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THE ADVANCED EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCES DAVID PERLMAN AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE JOURNALISM

Application Deadline: 27 March, 2024

LOCATION: USA

The David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism – News is an annual award recognizing excellence in science news reporting, defined as work prepared with a deadline of one week or less. It is presented annually to a journalist or a group of journalists for a news story or series in any medium, except books, that makes information about the Earth and space sciences accessible and interesting to the general public

ELIGIBILITY:

The nominee(s) must:

be a journalist working in any medium, except books

be an author or contributor of the submitted report

be a freelance journalist OR employed with a print/electronic publication or broadcast/cable station or network

submit only one entry for the award in a given year

not have won the Perlman award during the past two years.

In addition:

Groups of up to four authors/contributors may be included in the nomination.

Self-nominations are accepted.

Nominees are not required to be AGU members.

Nominators are not required to be AGU members.

All parties must be in compliance with AGU’s conflict of interest and professional conduct policies.

BENEFIT:

Recipients receive the following:

A $5,000 prize

An engraved award

Recognition in Eos

Recognition at AGU’s annual meeting the year the honor is awarded

Paid travel expenses up to $1,000

Two tickets to the Honors Banquet at AGU’s annual meeting the year the honor is awarded

Note: As members of the press, awardees also receive complimentary registration to AGU’s Annual Meeting

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THE SYSTEMSPECS CHILDREN’S DAY ESSAY COMPETITION 

Application Deadline: 20 April, 2024

LOCATION: Nigeria

At SystemSpecs, we believe it is possible to have a positive and safe experience online. However, we also recognize as a child, you need to be aware of the dangers of online technology.  And that’s why you are invited to share your thoughts on the 2024 topic: Protecting the Nigerian child from the dangers of online technology” and why it is important! Your perspective matters. We look forward to your submission. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Primary and secondary children schooling in Nigeria ages 9 years and not older than 16 years. 

The Junior category (ages 9 to 12) submits a maximum of 1,000 words, while the Senior category (ages 13 to 16) submits a maximum of 1,500 words.

Your essay must be in English. 

You are only allowed to submit one entry per participant. 

Your submission must be your original thoughts; plagiarism will not be tolerated! 

An accredited school official or parent or legal guardian must endorse your entry. 

You are allowed to re-submit only ONCE. To re-submit, please send an email of appeal to participate@systemspecs.com.ng stating that you wish to withdraw your submission. It is only after this is approved that you can re-submit.

BENEFIT:

Winners will be announced on May 27, 2024, and the award ceremony will take place on June 7, 2024.  

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