Do any of you want to collaborate on developing a Science, Play and Research Kit (SPARK)? Here's the press release:
October 15, 2013 (Palo Alto, Calif.) – The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, in collaboration with Society for Science&the Public (SSP) today announced the launch of a new competition focused on creating the equivalent of the chemistry set for the 21st Century. The Science, Play and Research Kit (SPARK) Competition challenges participants to generate a new set of experiences and activities that encourage imagination and interest in science, bringing the spirit of the classic chemistry set to today’s children.
“Renowned inventors, researchers and innovators – including our co-founder, Gordon Moore –often attribute their early fascination with science to their childhood chemistry sets. More than just toys, these sets often fueled an interest in, a lifelong appreciation for, and a dedication to various fields of science and engineering,” said Steve McCormick, president of the Moore Foundation. “Gordon’s childhood chemistry set ultimately ignited a technology revolution, and new versions of these experiences should kindle the next generation of excited, motivated and science-captivated researchers, explorers and fans.”
The SPARK competition seeks creative ideas for modern science exploratory experiences that are accessible and spark a child’s imagination. The Moore Foundation and SSP believe the contest will result in ideas that will ignite a new generation of great scientific minds and science enthusiasts.
The competition is searching for entrants from all walks of life, from elementary school teachers to tenured professors and digital developers to graduate students. The contest focuses on science beyond chemistry, seeking ideas for new tools that tap into the spirit of the classic chemistry set and encourage children to wonder how and why the world works.
The rest of the press release can be read here: https://www.societyforscience.org/press-release-spark-competition
Here's the FAQ page: http://www.reimaginechemset.org/how-apply
And the About page: http://www.reimaginechemset.org/about-competition
You can friend list me if you are interested in collaborating on this kit.
The competition is searching for entrants from all walks of life, from elementary school teachers to tenured professors and digital developers to graduate students. The contest focuses on science beyond chemistry, seeking ideas for new tools that tap into the spirit of the classic chemistry set and encourage children to wonder how and why the world works.
The rest of the press release can be read here: https://www.societyforscience.org/press-release-spark-competition
Here's the FAQ page: http://www.reimaginechemset.org/how-apply
And the About page: http://www.reimaginechemset.org/about-competition
You can friend list me if you are interested in collaborating on this kit.
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UPDATE: I've tried to upload the Golden Book of Chemistry. If for some reason it doesn't show up in this article you can get it here: http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/arvindgupta/goldenchem.pdf
I've also created a forum post here for additional discussion:
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