Breakthrough Science Challenge
Description
- Skill-based competition involving the creation of a short video (3:00 minutes max) to explain a big idea in one of the following fields:
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Life Sciences
- The winner of the competition receives a $250,000 post-secondary scholarship, $50,000 prize to teacher, and $100,000 Breakthrough Science Lab renovation.
Criteria for Selection
- Grades 9 through 11,
- Achieving grades in sciences of 95% and above,
- High-level understanding of foundational concepts in physic, mathematics, and/or life sciences,
- High levels of creativity, outstanding communication, presentation, and organizational skills,
- Personal interest to participate.