FSP & RiAus National SCI-KU COMPETITION
One month left to see how well you can Sci-Ku
The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) and the Friendly Street Poets are reminding interested wordsmiths that they have one month left to get their entries in for the inaugural 2010 Sci-Ku Poetry Competition.
The competition is calling on Australians of all ages to unleash their inner poet and record their insights about science, in three lines or less.
Sci-ku is a 21st century Australian form created by ratbags, scientists and poets – at its most simple a sci-ku is a short three lined poem about the sciences.
Sci-ku is a small, short and concise poem. A simple, stunning snapshot, brief as a synaptic flash, a single molecule of poetry or the smallest atom of literature. Like a scientific Eureka! moment expressed briefly in words.
“We see this initiative as another opportunity to engage with Australians of all ages about science and encourage them to reflect on science in their own lives. The RiAus strongly believes that in a society dependent on science and technology every citizen has a right to be informed and understand what underpins our developments and challenges – but that this must be done in an engaging way,” Amanda Tyndall, Had of Programs at RiAus said.
There are three categories for entries:
- Primary (12 years and under)
- Secondary (13-18 years)
- Open (no age limit)
The winners of each category will see their sci-ku up in lights on the RiAus’ unique digital sash artwork on the exterior of their home at the Science Exchange in Adelaide and be in line for a range of great prizes.
Entries close on Friday July 16 2010.
For full details including guidelines, timelines and prizes please visit www.riaus.org.au
