POWER THE FUTURE WITH SCIENCE
ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN
Social media can serve as a forum for activism and a powerful channel of positive messaging and learning about science as a concrete path toward change, especially for BIPOC youth. Partnering schools, youth-serving organizations, scientists and influencers, we will use Instagram and TikTok to create opportunities for young people across the U.S. to share how they think science could be used to solve problems in their communities across. Insights from from the campaign will help ensure that the voices of young people across the U.S. are heard the U.S.
The next campaign will launch in Fall 2023. Please stay tuned for details.
CAMPAIGN DETAILS
The campaign is a Call to Action for youth aged 14-24 years to produce the most compelling video content that thoughtfully speaks to how science could be used to solve a problem in their community.
Submissions will be judged by criteria such as content, quality, creativity, logic, originality, and overall quality.
Guidance on entering, posting and submitting your video entry
1. Read the Entry Instructions
Read the Official Campaign Rules
Record one (1) 60 second to three-minute video on your mobile phone, computer, or tablet.
Mobile phone-based videos are preferred.
The video should be taken vertically with clear lighting.
Use the campaign framework detailed, but be creative! Feel free to add a dance, images, music, text overlays, or even tag-teaming with someone you know.
2. Create a video based on the Campaign Prompt
Use this prompt to guide the development of your video:
“Hi! My name is _[your first name only]_ and I live in _[your current city, state]_. An existing problem in my community is _[describe the social issue you have observed/care about]_. We can solve [X problem] through science by _[describe science-based or related solution]_. How can science make a difference in your community?
Add a personalized caption and make sure to hashtag #ourfutureisscience and #OFIS; and tag @ourfutureisscience, as well as any others you’d like to include.
3. Post your awesome video and Complete the Entry Form by January 31, 2023.
Optional: We’d like to repost your original video, so please "share," "stitch," and "duet" your video.
Post the video on TikTok or Instagram by January 31, 2023. The earlier the better so that we can repost on social media (submission timing will not impact judging)!
To formally submit your video for scholarship and cash prizes, complete the entry below or visit https://ourfutureisscience.org/enter.
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To inquire about sponsorship and partnership opportunities, please contact us.