STEM DISCOVERY CAMPAIGN2024
Women Science Teachers
Women Science Teachers (WST ) organized some competition for people interested in science as a partner organisation for The 2020 STEM DISCOVERY CAMPAIGN organized by Scientix . One of these competition was " THE COLOURS of the SKY " . ( This contest was also chosen as an event for " The International Day of Light 2020 " organized by UNESCO )
This competition was for male / female teachers in The World. The competition aimed to draw attention to the importance of science on human beings . More teachers than we expected participate our contest . It was so hard to choose the winners for us ...
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We want to send a big thank you to everyone who participated in our contest and helped make it a success !
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And a special congratulations to the winners ;
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1 . Miguel Angel Queiruga Dios , Noelia Velasco Perez , Izaskun Mitxitorena with their project ( CONTRAILS & CLOUDS ) from Burgos University /Spain
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2. " Valentina Steponovska Andonova" with her project ( TRAVEL with LIGHT ? ) from OU Dame Gruev Intermediate School / Bitola- NORTH MACEDONIA
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3. Costantina Cossu with her project ( The RAINBOW in the SKY ) from
Istituto Istruzione Superiore Enrico-Fermi /Alghero / ITALY
The winners will get their awards in a few days. ( First : 650 Euro , Second : 450 Euro , Third : 250 Euro )
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Too many thank all participants ...
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Too many thanks to TAV Airports for supporting us in this competition...
Thanks to everyone again . Stay tuned for our next contest as soon as possible...!
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CONTEST RULES
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Eligibility :
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This Contest is open to all teachers . WST admins are not eligible to participate in the Contest.
Contest Period –start date : 08-03-2020 and end date : 23-04-2020
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Entry rules :
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The participants must send materials [photo, video, text, etc.] to The [photo, audio file, video,] and lesson plan. Incomplete entries or the ones which are not in alignment with the rules, requirements, and specifications will be disqualified by WST. You may enter the Contest only once and you need to provide any information that might be necessary. Any attempt of circumvention of the rules will result in immediate disqualification from the Contest.
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Original Content;
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Ownership By participating in the Contest, each Participant guarantees that they are the exclusive owner of the copyright and all other proprietary rights in any and all materials and content submitted by the Participant to enter the Contest. The Participant further claims and guarantees that they have the right to grant to any third party the right to use, reproduce, distribute, perform and display any photo, video.All entries must have appropriate clearances, permissions and releases PRIOR to uploading, or may be eliminated from the Contest.
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Rights Granted by Contest Participants ;
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By entering this Contest and sending your [photo, video, text, etc.] the Participant understands and agrees that WST acting on behalf of WST has the right, where permitted by law, to use the content and personal information for any promotional purposes without limitation and without any further compensation, notice, review, or consent.
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Disclaimer of Responsibility ;
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WST is not responsible for problems with Contest entries, including but not limited to, entries which are lost, late, misdirected, damaged, incomplete, illegible, or cannot be completed due to electronic or technical difficulties, even if the problem is the result of the sole or partial negligence of WST .
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Prizes ;
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Winner of the Contest (hereinafter “Winner”) will receive [prize] which is determined by WST. The prize cannot be redeemed for cash or substituted for another prize, and is non-transferable. Prize-related expenses including all federal, state, and local taxes represent the sole financial responsibility of the Winner. The prize is given with no written, express, or implied warranty. Any prize not claimed within 30 days will be forfeited by the winner and remain the property of WST. Acceptance of the prize gives WST permission to use the Winner’s personal details and [photo, audio file, video, text, etc.] for advertising purposes without further compensation, unless it is prohibited by law.
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Winner Selection and Notification ;
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Winner will be selected by under the supervision of WST. Winner will be informed about the prize by within 20 days following the Winner selection to claim the prize. WST is not responsible if the Winner fails to receive the notice about the prize due to any security settings or provision of incorrect contact information. If the Winner fails to respond within the required time period, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate Winner may be selected . If the Winner is considered a minor in their place of residence ,WST reserves the right to place the prize in the name of the Winner’s parent or legal guardian who will be requested to sign the Declaration of Claim on the Winner’s behalf. Acceptance of the prize given in this Contest is in accordance with any and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. If the Winner is disqualified for any reason,WST is not obliged to provide an alternate prize or extend the Contest Period in any way, and all privileges as Winner will be terminated immediately. Participants who provide false, fraudulent or deceptive entries or who engage in false, fraudulent or deceptive acts in connection with the Contest will be disqualified and subject to criminal prosecution. Bank transfer fee belongs to winners.
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How to Claim the Prize ;
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The Winner can choose to have their prize mailed, or to pick up their prize at WST’s Facebookpages]. The prize may be picked up any time between the hours of [09:00hour] a.m.- [18:00] p.m. [time zoneEU ] Monday-Friday, excluding holidays. If the prize is mailed to the Winner, they assume the risk of the prize’s safe arrival. Winners are required to provide (1) a valid government-issued photo identification depicting the proof of age and (2) a valid taxpayer identification number or social security number. The social security number will be used for tax-reporting purposes. WST reserves the right to deny awarding the prize if the winner fails to provide a satisfactory identification.
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Terms & General Conditions ;
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WST reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest should virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or any other cause affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Contest. If such case occurs,WST may select the Winner from all eligible entries. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage the Winner selection process and the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil laws.
Contact : If you have any questions about the “The COLORS of the SKY” competition, participants may contact Hatice Kırmacı (kirmacihatice@gmail.com ) or https://womenscienceteachers.wixsite.com/europe/contact
All participants have the righ to contact the Organizer at any time and ask for corrections to any personal data held on them or ask for it to be deleted
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Facebook ;
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WST may utilize Facebook to promote sweepstakes or giveaways. The Participant understands and agrees that any such promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. By checking here, You, the Participant, have reviewed, accepted, and agreed to all of the Contest Rules.