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"What do you think is NASA’s greatest exploration achievement in the past 50 years and why?"
Exploration provides the foundation of our knowledge, technology, resources, and inspiration. It seeks answers to the
fundamental questions about our experience, responds to recent discoveries and puts in place revolutionary technologies
and capabilities to inspire our nation, the world, and the next generation. Through NASA and its partners, we touch the
unknown, we learn and we understand. As we take our first steps toward sustaining a human presence in the solar system,
we can look forward to far off visions becoming realities of the future. The 21st Century Explorer Podcast Competition is an Education and Public Outreach project designed to inspire and motivate the next generation of explorers and to compete effectively for the minds, imaginations, and career ambitions of America’s young people. Students will create an audio recording or video short to answer the question: "What do you think is NASA’s greatest exploration achievement in the past 50 years and why?"; |
Answer This Question:
"What do you think is NASA’s greatest exploration achievement in the past 50 years and why?"
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How to Record an Audio Podcast
There's no formula for creating the audio content of your podcast. Your podcast might include
(but is certainly not limited to) talking, singing, and/or music. You should choose the best
format with which to get your message across.
The software you use to create your podcast will vary based on whether you're on a Mac or a PC and what software you have available to you. If you don't already have a program you use to create audio, you might consider Audacity, a free and cross-platform program that allows you to mix together multiple audio files. On the Mac, GarageBand is a popular choice for creating MP3 files. Once you you create your audio content in the program of your choice, you need to save it in MP3 format and with an MP3 extension. Make sure it meets the technical requirements (see below). For more help getting started with an audio podcast, try out these links:
How to Record a Video Podcast
Much like an audio podcast, there's no formula for creating your video podcast content. Use acting,
singing, dancing, computer animation, 3D, music, and more to create your video podcast. You might
do this with your camcorder or digital camera, or perhaps on entirely on your computer.
You may wish to edit and save your video podcast before uploading to the contest website. The software you use to create your video podcast will vary based on whether you're on a Mac or a PC and what software you have available to you. Macintosh users might use Quicktime or Quicktime Pro, where Windows users might use Windows Movie Maker. All users are welcome to use the editing software of their choice. For more help getting started with a video podcast, try out these links: |
Helpful Podcast Links
Helpful Tip
If you want to add extra music, video, animation or anything else to your entry, be sure to respect copyright laws. That means no commercial content. Just because you can get it get it for free off the internet or somewhere else, doesn't
mean you are free to use it. Better to create your own music, animation, whatever or get a
friend to help! Remember, if your Podcast contains commercial content without broadcasting
rights, it will be disqualified.
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Please note: If you are having any trouble with the site or the competion in general, feel free to e-mail help@explorationpodcast.com for support.
The contest starts on OCTOBER 1, 2007 AT 12:00 AM ET. Competition closes with the first 1,000 entries in each category or until midnight on JANUARY 4, 2008 ET, whichever comes first. Division 1 Audio Podcast – Age Group (11-14) Video Podcast – Age Group (11-14) Division 2 Audio Podcast - Age Group (15-18) Video Podcast – Age Group (15-18) All entries must meet the following minimum requirements:
Judging Criteria
A panel of judges will choose 15 finalists per each of the two areas (audio and video) and per each age group. Finalists will be displayed on the website between February 14th and February 28th, 2008. First, Second, and Third Place winners will be selected from the fifteen (15) finalists in each category. Judges for the Final Round will be comprised of attendees at the Third Space Exploration Conference to be held in Denver, CO on February 26-28, 2008. The contest winners will be announced on the website on February 28, 2008. Judging will be based on 5 point scale based on the following criteria:
Additionally, during the period of February 14th through February 28th, 2008, the public will vote for and select a “People’s Choice” winner. Prizes *
Division One (11-14)People's Choice Award - One Week at Space Camp in Huntsville, AL (transportation not included Expires February 28, 2009) Division Two (15-18) People's Choice Award - MacBook 2.0GHz Intel Core 2Duo - White AUDIO Division One (11-14)
Division Two (15-18)
VIDEO Division One (11-14)
Division Two (15-18)
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Audio Podcast Specs
Video Podcast Specs
Award Ceremony
 Third Space Exploration Conference to be held in Denver, CO on February 26-28, 2008. |
