RECOGNITION
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Essays & Research Papers
Ashley Bae
The Use of Algae as a Primary Fuel Source
2017 International Science and Essay Contest
PROMPT
Carl Sagan once said “Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere.” The field of science consists of a continual flow of novel ideas that either fail to make progress or come to fruition. Discuss a modern innovation in STEM that can potentially have a large-scale impact on society in the near future, but is currently in the early stages of development. Be sure to not only discuss the advantages this novel advancement may provide but also the obstacles or downsides impeding it success in the present day.
Laurie Song
PBS Emperor Science Award Winner
PROMPT
Cancer has been referred to as the emperor of all maladies and millions of people around the world are looking for a cure. In America, over 1600 people die each day. Tell us why scientific research is so important in helping to find a cure for cancer. And if you could be a scientific researcher, what would you study and why?