Students between the ages of 13 and 18 years old from all over the world are eligible to enter this online competition, which is accepting projects until May 18, 2016. This year’s topic is “#howcanwe make things better with science?” Teachers can obtain free posters here, and view the prizes. (grand prize is a $50,00 scholarship from Google) Below is a video of Olivia Hallisey, the 2015 grand prize winner, who explained her rapid test for ebola:
With sponsors National Geographic, Lego Education, Scientific American, Virgin Galactic and Google, the list of prizes is very impressive. For more information, students and teachers can go to the Google Science Fair. Good luck!!
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