Imagine Magazine - Johns Hopkins - May/June 2016 - (Page 46)
mark your calendar
JUNE 10
JULY 1
North American Envirothon-Teams of students
in grades 9-12 demonstrate their knowledge of the
environment during a five-day competition, held this
year in Ontario. www.envirothon.org
4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Program-Teams of
students ages 14-19 evaluate wildlife-related subjects and
write rural and urban wildlife management plans. Students
ages 8-13 can participate at the state level only.
www.whep.org/National_Contest.html
JUNE 13
NCTE Program to Recognize Excellence in
Student Literary Magazines-Judges evaluate and
Ocean Awareness Student Contest-Middle and
high school students explore the connection between
human activities and ocean health and express their
findings through art, poetry, prose, or film.
http://fromthebowseat.org/contest.php
JUNE 15
Goi Peace Foundation International Essay Contest
for Young People-Young people from around the
world submit an essay on an annual theme (2016:
Education to Build a Better Future for All), expressing
their vision for the future and including examples of
studies they would like to engage in. www.goipeace.or.jp/
english/activities/programs/1601.html
JUNE 16
Brain Awareness Video Contest-Students of any age
work with a member of the Society for Neuroscience to
produce an educational video explaining a neuroscience
concept. www.brainfacts.org/bavc
JUNE 17
TIME for Kids Kid Reporter Talent Search-Students
ages 14 and under apply for the opportunity to report
local and regional news stories for TIME For Kids
magazine and timeforkids.com.
www.timeforkids.com/krcontest
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with these June-September deadlines for selected academic competitions.
View websites for competition format, dates, and fees.
rank submissions of middle and high school literary
magazines. www.ncte.org/awards/student
JULY 8
SEPTEMBER 9
Creative Minds Imagine Poetry Contest-Students
in two age categories submit up to three poems of 30
lines or less. www.cty.jhu.edu/imagine/guidelines/
contest/creativeminds.html
Japan Media Festival-Amateurs and professionals
submit work such as interactive art, video, websites,
games, animation, and comics. http://j-mediaarts.jp/
en.php#
JULY 15
SEPTEMBER 15
The White House Student Film Festival-Students in
grades K-12 submit a short film on the theme "The World
I Want to Live In." www.whitehouse.gov/filmfest
National Junior Horticultural Association
Environmental Awareness Project-Individuals
AUGUST 20
or groups of students ages 15-18 submit a written
report about a project they've completed to improve
the environment. http://njha.org/contests-projectsactivities/environmental-awareness
Torrance Legacy Creative Writing Awards-Students
in grades 2-12 submit their best poetry, short story, visual
art, music composition, or description of their invention.
www.centerforgifted.org/torranceAwards2016.pdf
AUGUST 31
FIRST Tech Challenge-Teams of students in grades
7-12 design, build, and program autonomous robots on
a theme (2015-16: FIRST RES-Q, modeled after rescue
situations faced by mountain explorers).
www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc
SEPTEMBER 20
Siemens Competition in Math, Science, and
Technology-As individuals or as members of two-
or three-person teams, high school students submit
research projects in one of 24 categories.
http://siemenscompetition.discoveryeducation.com
SOLUTION
"When an animal encounters
a problem in the wild, they do
not always have time to slowly
figure out a solution through
trial and error. One mistake
can mean death. Hence animals
need to make inferences-fast."
-Brian Hare [and Vanessa
Woods], The Genius of Dogs
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http://www.envirothon.org
http://www.whep.org/National_Contest.html
http://www.ncte.org/awards/student
http://www.fromthebowseat.org/contest.php
http://www.cty.jhu.edu/imagine/guidelines/contest/creativeminds.html
http://www.j-mediaarts.jp/en.php#
http://www.cty.jhu.edu/imagine/guidelines/contest/creativeminds.html
http://www.j-mediaarts.jp/en.php#
http://www.goipeace.or.jp/english/activities/programs/1601.html
http://www.goipeace.or.jp/english/activities/programs/1601.html
http://www.whitehouse.gov/filmfest
http://www.njha.org/contests-projects-activities/environmental-awareness
http://www.njha.org/contests-projects-activities/environmental-awareness
http://www.brainfacts.org/bavc
http://www.centerforgifted.org/torranceAwards2016.pdf
http://siemenscompetition.discoveryeducation.com
http://www.timeforkids.com/krcontest
http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Imagine Magazine - Johns Hopkins - May/June 2016
Big Picture
In My Own Words Karl Deisseroth, Professor of Bioengineering and of Psychiatry, Stanford University
Mind Brain Philosophy and neuroscience at CTY
A Meeting of the Minds at the National Brain Bee
Mind over Matter Overcoming communication barriers via technology
A Fish of a Different Color My neuroscience internship
Immersed in Brain Science Summer research at Rockefeller University
Brain Training Four graduate students share their research
Prime Time for Brain Science Exciting new findings, from brain maps to mindfulness
Making the Connection Teaching kids about mind, media, and health
Selected Opportunities and Resources
Pitch Perfect The lure of rugby
My Stress-Free Adventure Scuba, sailing, and discovery
Off the Shelf Review of Kazuo Ishiguro’s The Buried Giant
Word Wise
Exploring Career Options Interview with neuropsychologist Lisa Jacobson
One Step Ahead Ten commandments for college success
Planning Ahead for College Can your dream school become a reality?
Students Review New York University
Creative Minds Imagine Fiction contest winners
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