The Canisius College Big Physics Question
College is a time set aside to attack the big questions. Physics is a study of the natural laws governing the universe and is loaded with big questions. What came before the Big Bang? What is Dark Matter? Why is ice slippery?
The Canisius Big Physics Question is a contest for high school students to answer a big question related to Physics.
The awards are:
First Place: $750.00 Canisius College scholarship and $100.00 gift card.
Second Place: $500.00 Canisius College scholarship
Third Place: $250.00 Canisius College scholarship.
The Rules
The entry must be no more than 500 words typed. Graphs, tables, and equations are encouraged but are not required and will not be counted in the length of the essay.
Submission must be accepted by February 1, 2020. Only one entry per high school student (grades 9-12). A single winner will be announced on Feb. 15 by Twitter at @CanUphysics.
The entry must be the original work of the student. The essay will be judged on creativity, clarity, and feasibility.
Entries should be submitted electronically to Dr. Michael Wood at wood5@canisius.edu or by postal service to the following address
Dr. Michael Wood, Chair of the Department of Physics
Canisius College
2001 Main St.
Buffalo, NY 14208
The entry must include the following:
Student’s full name
Name of high school that the student attends
Student’s grade level
Student’s contact information (email address, telephone, mailing address)
Name of student’s high school science teacher.