High School Students Creatively Express Passion for Chemistry Through “It’s Elemental” Video Contest
Contest Entry Period Ends, Judging and Online Voting by General Public Begins
MIDLAND, Mich. & PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Helium and hydrogen and oxygen, oh my! Videos created by high school students across the country will soon be judged as part of It’s Elemental, an online student video contest created and hosted by the Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) and sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW). Today, Dow and CHF announced the close of entries for the contest.
Dow and CHF invited high school students to submit three to five minute videos depicting an element from the periodic table of elements. Student response was robust, with approximately 700 individuals and groups submitting entries. Video submissions will be evaluated based on the depth and quality of scientific information, integration with social and historical context, and overall artistry and production quality. In addition to the formal judging process, Dow and CHF encourage the general public’s involvement in helping to select a “People’s Pick” Award winner online at http://www.chemheritage.org.
“As a scientist, I am thrilled to see the large number of young people who actively participated in this contest and I urge everyone to join in the fun – log on, check out the videos, and cast your vote for the “People’s Pick” Award”, said Catherine T. Hunt, Ph.D., Director, Innovation Sourcing and Sustainable Technologies for Dow and Volunteer Judge for It’s Elemental. “Yes, I’ll admit it, I peeked at the early postings, and the creative ways these students have captured the essence of their favorite elements is truly worth seeing.”
The contest was conceived as part of CHF’s outreach efforts focused on science education. Dow’s support is a reflection of its commitment to the United Nations-designated International Year of Chemistry, a year-long global celebration in 2011 of achievements in chemistry, education and international collaboration. Dow-sponsored grants in the amount of $5,000 will be awarded to the science departments of the top 11 submissions, including the “People’s Pick” Award winner.
“It has been an amazing four months, watching high school students from across the country commit to building this interactive periodic table," said Shelley Wilks Geehr, director, the Roy Eddleman Institute at CHF. “CHF is grateful for Dow’s support and enthusiasm.”
About Dow
Dow combines the power of science and technology with the “Human Element” to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2009, Dow had annual sales of $45 billion and employed approximately 52,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 214 sites in 37 countries across the globe. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.
About the Chemical Heritage Foundation
The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) fosters an understanding of chemistry’s impact on society. An independent nonprofit organization, CHF strives to:
- Inspire a passion for chemistry;
- Highlight chemistry’s role in meeting current social challenges; and
- Preserve the story of chemistry and its technologies and industries across centuries.
CHF maintains major collections of instruments, fine art, photographs, papers, and books. It hosts conferences and lectures, supports research, offer fellowships, and produces educational materials. CHF’s museum and public programs explore subjects ranging from alchemy to nanotechnology.
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