2018 Quantum Matters™ Science Communication Competition Application Form

Are you involved in quantum research? Have you always wanted to try your hand at communicating cool science to broader audiences? Here’s your chance!

As an entrant in the Quantum Matters™ Science Communication Competition, your challenge is to create a fabulous, jaw-dropping, 2-3 minute talk explaining a concept related to your area of research in quantum science or technology, and how it might matter to us in the future.

Four finalists will be selected to perform before a live audience at the Museum of Science, Boston, during the NanoDays 2018 celebration on Saturday, April 7th 2018. Each finalist will receive: expert coaching, a cash award ($50-$250), a professionally-produced video, and other recognition.

To enter the competition, fill out the application form below, including the link to the video of your talk,
by midnight on MARCH 16, 2018.

Finalists will be notified via email by March 24th. You will have 48 hours to confirm your participation in the finals at the Museum of Science Boston - so keep an eye on your email!

Before you begin the application, read the complete Quantum Matters™ rules and eligibility at http://ciqm.harvard.edu/quantum-matters-competition.

Best of luck!

-The Quantum Matters™ Team

1. Name (first and last): *This question is required.

2. Email: *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

3. Phone Number *This question is required.

4. Job title (professionals) or academic year (students): *This question is required.

5. Department:

6. Institution: *This question is required.

7. Please tell us about your research in quantum physics in two sentences or less. *This question is required.

8. Why do you want to participate in Quantum Matters™? *This question is required.

9. Please insert a valid Youtube or Vimeo link to your entry video: *This question is required.

10. Please confirm your eligibility to enter Quantum Matters™

10a. I have read the Quantum Matters™ rules and eligibility at http://ciqm.harvard.edu/quantum-matters-competition and confirm that I am
*This question is required.

If you are not sure of your eligibility for Quantum Matters™ after reading our rules and eligibility at http://ciqm.harvard.edu/quantum-matters-competition, please contact us at nano@mos.org. Only eligible entrants will be considered for the Finals.

10b. Please confirm that you are available to perform at the Museum of Science on Saturday, April 7, 2018. *This question is required.

You must be available to perform at the Museum of Science on Saturday, April 7, 2018 in order to be eligible for the Finals.

10c. Please confirm that you are available for 1 or 2 private coaching session(s), between March 30 – April 6 at the Museum of Science, Boston. *This question is required.

You must be available for 1 or 2 private coaching sessions at the Museum of Science in order to be eligible for the Finals.

10d. Please confirm that you can provide your own transportation to and from the Museum of Science, Boston (parking provided). *This question is required.

You must be able to provide your own transportation to and from the Museum of Science in order to be eligible for the Finals.

10.

By participating, each Quantum Matters™ entrant agrees: (a) to abide by these official rules and decisions of the Museum of Science, which shall be final in all respects relating to this competition; (b) to release, discharge and hold harmless the Museum of Science and its officers, trustees, employees, volunteers, agents and representatives from any and all injuries, liability, losses and damages of any kind to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from the entrant's participation in this competition, and from his/her acceptance, possession, or use of any awarded prize (or portion thereof), and any related activity and travel. The entrant also agrees to the use of his/her name, affiliation, city/state/country of residence, voice, photograph, video, and performance for programming, publicity, promotional, and educational purposes in any and all media worldwide and on the Internet, in perpetuity, by the Museum of Science and its designees, without compensation and without the need for additional consents from the entrant or any third party, and without prior notice, approval or inspection.

*This question is required.

You must agree to the terms listed above in order to be eligible for Quantum Matters.