$$$ Nanotechnology

2009 Essay Contest
Arizona Nanotechnology Cluster
http://www.aznano.org

Share your idea of how nanotechnology can help solve
the world's energy problems, through an original, creative essay.

Eligibility:
Three levels of student competition:
Arizona College (undergraduate), High School, & Middle School

Essay prizes
1st Place - $500 Scholarship
2nd Place - $300 Scholarship
3rd Place - $200 Scholarship

Topic:
Innovative Use of nanotechnology to solve the world's energy challenges.

Format:
1) State the problem and a solution.
2) What type of nanotechnology will be used and why?
3) How does nanotechnology solve this problem?

Essay requirements:
1. Submit an original essay; one essay submission per person.
2. Essay must reflect the student's own research and writing.
3. Between 500 and 1500 words.
[Visit website for formatting requirements, etc.]

Deadline: March 15, 2009
Submit essays or questions to:
Gregg Paulson, Chairman of Scholarship Committee
gpaulson4@cox.net or call 480.577.9071

Winners will be notified by spring 2009.
Winners will be invited to the 2009
Arizona Nanotechnology Cluster Symposium.

About us:
The Arizona Nanotechnology Cluster is a a non-profit organization
of engineers, scientists, business leaders and academicians.
We advocate, collaborate and share intellectual capital
to further advancements in nanotechnology in Arizona and the world.
This essay contest is designed to share our work & visions,
and stimulate a curiosity and excitement in the
extraordinary life-changing opportunities in nanotechnology
to the most valuable aspect of our country: our students.
For more information, visit http://www.aznano.org