Crow Talk

Deadline: March 2, 2009

Presented by the American Museum of Natural History and sponsored by Alcoa Foundation, the Young Naturalist Awards-an inquiry-based research competition--invites students in grades 7-12 to conduct research in the natural world. Students investigate questions they have in the areas of ecology, biology, Earth science and astronomy and present their findings in an essay. Winners (2 from each grade) receive cash awards, from $500 to $2,500, and an all-expense paid trip to New York City to attend the awards ceremony at the Museum. There they take a behind-the-scenes tour and meet with Museum scientists. The winning essays are published on the Museum's website and excerpted in Natural History magazine. 36 finalists receive a $50 award. All participants receive a certificateand a letter from the judges who read their essays. The letters highlight the strong points of the investigation and suggest ways they could be improved. The contest is open to students in the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit the website or email the Young Naturalist Awards Administrator .

From: AMNH