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Multimedia Science Video Competition

INFORMATION SESSION

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SciComm@UCR

Translating science to the public

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Challenge Goal

Submit an original 3 to 5-minute video educating the public on UCR research. Should be targeted to a non-expert audience.

Gain Skills

Embrace Creativity

Benefit Community

Develop Professionally

Submissions are due by November 12th, 2021.

Prizes will be awarded at a ceremony held on December 3rd, 2021.

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Eligibility

UCR student researchers! Any student currently, formerly, or simply interested in STEM research going on at UCR.

Graduates

Undergraduates

Enrolled UCR student
Over the age of 18
Groups limited to 3 people
One submission per person/group
Multiple groups from the same lab are ok

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Deadlines

Submission: Nov 12^th, 2021
Awards Ceremony: Dec 3^rd, 2021 @ 4:30 PM

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Prizes

1st: $1,000 and a subscription to Nature.
2nd: $500
3rd: $250
Up to 4 additional $250 prizes will be awarded by the judges

categories could be "people's choice," "most creative video," or "coolest research project"

Graduate and undergraduate prizes will be judged and awarded separately

Win!

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Judges

Scientists, science communicators, and members of the community

Gabriela Quiros

KQED

Michelle Tran

Thermo Fisher, Inc

Sarah Khan

El Cerrito High School;

Youth Solidarity Project

Gary Robbins

San Diego Tribune

Meghan Easton

Riverside City Council

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Video Content

Follow and promote EH&S safety guidelines
Topic is a STEM research project at UCR
Target a non-specialist audience
3-5 minutes in duration.
English language
Respect all featured people, places, things
Videos not limited to types of content
High resolution (HD 1280×720 or higher) format

Video must include:

Who you are and your research group
The university
Necessary fundamental concepts and history
The applications of your research
References cited (may use description)
Sponsor logos + Thank you

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Submission Checklist

Unpublished, original content
Follows content guidelines
Accurate submission information
Permission to use any shown locations
Video description with Department, Research Group, and names of ALL participants
Submit via

unlisted video link to our Google Form
OR email the video file to scicommucr@gmail.com. Use file name of Department_LastName_FirstName and "Video Competition 2021" in the subject line.

You Will Provide:

Your video submission
Signed Official Photo/Video Release Form emailed to scicommucr@gmail.com.
Completed Google Form.

DUE NOV 12TH

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Judging Rubric

1	2	3	4	5	Scientific explanation is thorough, clearly presented and easy to follow
1	2	3	4	5	Includes exciting motivation – its potential and how it impacts people
1	2	3	4	5	Explains key history and fundamental concepts
1	2	3	4	5	Communicates in clear language and avoids overly technical terms
1	2	3	4	5	The importance of the research is clear throughout the video

1	2	3	4	5	Compelling and maintains the audience attention
1	2	3	4	5	Originality
1	2	3	4	5	Narrative coherence

1	2	3	4	5	Film: clear audio, steady video, framing, focus, lighting, etc
1	2	3	4	5	Editing: smooth transitions, synchronization of audio and video, etc

Video & Editing Quality

Creativity

Content & Communication

Total Points: /50.

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Awards Ceremony

Watch winning videos!
Winners announced!
Prizes distributed!
Network with Sponsors and Judges!
Free Food!
Swag!
+ MORE!

WHEN: Dec 3^rd, 4:30-6:30 PM

WHERE: WCH 205/206 + Patio*

INVITEES: Yourself, your team, sponsors, judges, and organizers!

Your Google Form submission is your RSVP

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Questions?

Submission: Nov 12^th, 2021
Awards Ceremony: Dec 3^rd, 2021 @ 4:30 PM

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Thank You

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