SWE RMS 2011 Essay Contest
The Essay Contest for sixth grade girls and boys introduces engineers and engineering ideas. Students at 1600 schools in Colorado and Wyoming are invited to participate in the "Great Women in Engineering and Science" essay contest. Over 175 girls and boys participate annually, and prizes and certificates are awarded.
The SWE RMS essay contest is sponsored by the Xcel Energy Foundation
To enter:
Write an original essay of approximately 500 words on one of the women scientists listed. See full details in our Essay Contest Flyer
Winning essays should:
Describe in detail the woman's life, achievements and any awards she received in recognition of her work.
Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of her work.
Show originality.
Include three or more research sources from varying media (bibliography).
Use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Present the information in an organized, neat fashion and use good sentence structure.
Other essential information:
(without this information the essay may not be considered)
Your full name
Your home address (include city, state and zip code)
Your telephone number (with area code)
Your school's name and address
Your teacher's name
The number of 6th graders in your class
The name of your local newspaper
For further information:
Contact Sonya Reiser at
sonyareiser@yahoo.com
You can win these
prizes!
First Place:
$500 U.S. Savings Bond
Second Place:
$250 U.S. Savings Bond
Third Place:
$150 U.S. Savings Bond
Honorable Merit:
Science Experiment Kit
Honorable Mention:
Science Related Book
School Awards
All schools with 20% or more of
their 6th graders submitting essays will receive a book award for their library.
