Earth Connections' Contest Invites Videos

Leading up to Earth Science Week 2017, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) invites you to enter its new “Earth Connections” contest. Submit a 30- to 90-second original video that tells viewers about how people have an impact on Earth systems, or how Earth systems have an impact on people, in your part of the world.

Earth Science Week 2017 (October 8-14) is engaging young people and others in exploring the relationship between human activity and Earth systems, including the geosphere (earth), hydrosphere (water), atmosphere (air), and biosphere (life). This celebration promotes public understanding and stewardship of the planet, especially in terms of the ways people affect and are affected by these Earth systems.

“We see such interactions in energy, technology, climate change, the environment, natural disasters, industry, agriculture, recreation, tourism, and other areas,” says Edward C. Robeck, AGI’s Director of Education and Outreach. “Tell us how you see people interacting with Earth systems to make the most of opportunities and manage challenges.”

The contest is open to individuals or teams of interested persons of any age in any part of the world. All eligible submissions must be received electronically by 5 p.m. ET, Friday, October 13, 2017. Winners will be announced following Earth Science Week, AGI’s international public awareness campaign to promote the geosciences. The winner will receive a prize of $300 and a copy of ADT o Mancntanna Uandhanl

To learn more, see the official contest website at http://www.earthsciweek.org/earth-connections