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Introduction
The Young Science Communicator’s Competition challenges young
scientists between the ages of 18 and 35 to share their world through
creative communication.
An increasingly popular form of communication for creative young
scientists is poetry, providing a platform for expression and sharing of
not only science knowledge, but also emotion that is
largely unwelcome in other forms of scientific communication.
While both creative endeavours try to make meaning in our
world, arts, such as poetry, and science may seem as immiscible
as oil and water. Poetry welcomes personal interpretation and
science cannot afford misinterpretation. Yet these two worlds
together can create powerful messages with impact.
The Young Science Communicator’s Competition aims to provide
a platform by which young scientists can express their creativity
while developing communication skills to share their passion further.
It rewards various modes of communication, including writing, video
production, audio production, poetry, cartoons, graphics and other
forms of communication. It also aims to facilitate connections and
engagement with society.
We hope you enjoy this short collection of unedited poetry, and the
thoughts shared by the poets.
Sincerely yours in science communication
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