High School Physics Photo Contest

2014 Photo Contest Registration is March 1 to May 15

It is not my purpose for giving you another compulsory activity, but for introducing you a chance to take part in an interesting contest of students in America, and others. This contest will help you understand more deeply and broadly about the physics that hide behind natural phenomena. It can also provide you an opportunity to use your physics knowledge to create illustrations of various physical concepts. Students compete in an international arena with more than 1,000 of their peers for recognition and prizes. Below is some information from AAPT. For further details, please click here.

The contest is open to high school students in grades 9-12 (or equivalent international grade level). Entries are welcome every year between March 1 and May 15 for that year's competition. Photos may be entered in one of two categories described below, and will be judged on the quality of the photo and the accuracy of the physics in the explanation that accompanies the photograph.

Categories

• Natural photos are those that involve everyday situations that may demonstrate a variety of physics concepts.

Example

Refraction and Reflection in a Pool by Matthew Jay Rohr

2013 1st Place - Natural Category

• Contrived photos are those that are set up to show a particular physics concept or related set of concepts.

Example

Walking on Eggshells by Kelsey Madison Cardenal

2013 2nd Place - Contrived Category

• Photos with Multiple Images or other computer manipulation will be placed in a separate category. They may be displayed at the national meeting and judged for Special Recognition ribbons, but not for prizes.

Winning entries receive awards as follows:

• Student 1st place $100 and a certificate
• Student 2nd place $75 and a certificate
• Student 3rd place $50 and a certificate

I think all of you have ability and opportunity to become the next winners, try this contest and have fun.