Crerar Science Writing Prize Information Session
Science majors are encouraged to attend this upcoming information session.
Undergraduates are invited to an online information session about The John Crerar Foundation Science Writing Prize for College Students.
About the Prize
This annual competitive award for excellence and clarity in science writing acknowledges the ability of a University of Chicago College student to produce a paper, on a scientific topic, which is thorough in its arguments but accessible to a broad readership. The annual John Crerar Foundation Science Writing Prize for College Students honors the memory of John Crerar, an industrialist and philanthropist whose estate established the John Crerar Library. The deadline for submission is April 19, 2021.
- First Prize is $1500
- Second Prize is $500
- Third Prize is $300
Information Session
In this webinar, the Library will provide information about the Prize, including its scope, submission guidelines, and deadlines. As all paper submissions must include references and a bibliography, the session will also provide an overview of Library research tools and techniques for conducting your literature review.
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CST
Unable to attend the session? Please contact crerar-prize@lib.uchicago.edu.
