NASA JPL is sponsoring the 9th Cassini Scientist for a Day essay contest. The Cassini Scientist for a Day contest challenges students to become NASA scientists studying Saturn. Participants examine three target images taken by the Cassini spacecraft and choose the one they think will yield the best results. This choice must be supported in a 500-word essay.
The Cassini spacecraft will take pictures of Saturn and its rings and moons on Oct. 18-22, 2010.
The contest is open to all students in the U.S. in grades 5-12, working alone or in groups of up to four students. The essays will be divided into three groups: grades 5-6, 7-8 and 9-12. All submissions must be students’ original work. Each student can submit only one entry. Teaming up is encouraged. Winners will participate in a teleconference with Cassini scientists from NASA/JPL.
For more information, visit the contest homepage: http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/education/scientistforaday9thedition/
The contest deadline for 2010 is October 27, 2010 at 3 PM Eastern Time.
Here is also a video about the contest:
