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Star Polymers, Space Origami and Singing Finches: The Winners of Our 2nd Annual STEM Writing Contest
From snake venom and egg shells to Alzheimer’s and Covid-19, students explain concepts from the world of science, technology, engineering and math.
Two of our top 11 winners wrote about why sleep is essential for maintaining our brain’s physiological functioning and how it might help prevent dementia. Jocelyn Tan, 15, used this Opinion piece about the glymphatic system as a source for her essay.
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April 29, 2021
Where do scientists and science writers get their ideas? They pay close attention to the world around them and ask questions, then look for answers to the ones that fascinate them most.
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Science News and The New York Times Learning Network are excited to announce the winners of the 2021 STEM Writing Contest. Eleven talented young science communicators are named winners based on their keen ability to shed light on scientific topics ranging from star polymers to space origami to singing finches.
In its second year, the STEM Writing Contest invited teenagers from all over the world to choose an issue or question in science, technology, engineering, math or health, and then write an engaging 500-word explanation that would be understood by scientists and nonscientists alike. The winners have their essays published in
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