A research-based science competition that encouraged students to develop a research question about the natural world, conduct investigations, and present findings in a narrative essay.
Science | STEM
Young Naturalist Awards
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- American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 500
- Cost: Free
- Estimated Time Commitment: Major
- Participant Format: Individual
- Event Format: Online Asynchronous
- Competition Format: Original Submission, Research
- Reach: National
- Event Size: Small
Participation Information
Students in grades 7-12 developed research projects based on natural science topics, submitted essays, and winning essays were published in the museum’s collections.
Open to students in grades 7-12 in the U.S.
$5,000 for 1st place; certificates, publication opportunities, and recognition for science research
Students in grades 7-12 developed research projects based on natural science topics, submitted essays, and winning essays were published in the museum’s collections.
1. Develop a research question. 2. Conduct research and investigation. 3. Submit a final essay with findings.
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Based on scientific merit, creativity, and clarity of presentation.