The series of four different essay contests, spread over the course of the academic year, is open to the entire undergraduate campus community* and designed to engage students and inspire rich intellectual dialogue.

Sciences Essay: When Scientists Write

"Sustainability" is undoubtedly one of the the world’s most increasingly pressing issues. How would you address this subject through a fundamental knowledge of science?

Your essay can address any aspects of scientific research on sustainability, but it should move beyond discussions in social or economic value and instead address core, basic scientific inquiries. You are encouraged to address concepts such as: carbon footprint, ecosystem, extinction, energy consumption, Thermodynamic efficiency, solar energy, wind power, mathematical models of energy efficiency, population statistics, behavioral ecosystem, health consequences or any other key scientific concept of your choice.

Please note that your essay should have a focus and clear direction. Do not attempt to address in one essay all fields and topics relevant to the theme of sustainability. Instead, focus on the subject or topic you are most interested in so that you can write a concise 500-word research essay.

Competition Rules:

• 500 words or less, not including footnotes and image captions
• Illustrations: no more than 4 images or diagrams

Entries and Deadlines

• Thank you for your science essay contribution to the Excellence in Writing Competition. The review panel received insufficient submissions and no winner has emerged from the process.

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