Crystal Clear Science Video Competition

The Crystal Clear Science video competition involves creating a short 2 to 3 minute video that showcases a fun or interesting scientific or artistic concept behind ceramics or glass. The video should be geared toward the general public, but the applicant(s) has creative freedom over the nature of the video. The competition is open to all undergraduate and graduate students. Joint submissions will also be accepted.

2023 Awardees

YouTube video

Rishabh Kundu & Margarida Barroso

1st Place | "Green Ceramic Recycling"

Luis Cuadros, Jose Challco,
& Leonardo Cruz

2nd Place | "Cold Casting"

YouTube video
YouTube video

Ricardo Lancelotti & Jacob Lovi

3rd Place | “Does stained glass of cathedral windows flow?”

Awards

Cash prize and recognition at MS&T

1st Place: $500

2nd Place: $250

3rd Place: $100

Participation Eligibility

All students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies during the current academic year. ACerS membership and MS&T registration are not required.

How to Enter

  1. Submit your 2 to 3 minute video explaining at least 1 scientific concept related to ceramic or glass science. The audience for the video is the general public, and 6-12 grade students.
  2. In addition to your video, submit a 250-500 word explanation of the science behind your demonstration. The audience for the report is professionals in the field of ceramic or glass science.

As developing scientists and professionals, discussing your trade to the general public vs. your fellow colleagues requires diverse communication skills. Your audience for the video will be the general public and 6-12 grade students, while the audience for your report will be fellow professionals.

Use the form below to submit your video. Please submit only one video per joint application.

The submissions for the Crystal Clear Science video
competition are closed for 2023.

Applicants were notified on Friday, September 29, 2023.

Questions?

Contact foundation@ceramics.org for more information about the Crystal Clear Science video competition.