Calling All Young Innovators: Join the IAFSW-MiSAC 2024 Competition on NTDs and Climate Change!

Attention all Grade 7-9 students in the ASEAN Plus Three countries! The International Association for Science and Awareness (IAFSW), together with the Microbiology and Science Advocacy Committee (MiSAC), invites you to participate in the Joint IAFSW-MiSAC Competition 2024. This is your chance to delve into the world of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and discover how climate change is altering their impact on global health.

What’s the Challenge?

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to design an engaging, illustrated web-page report that raises awareness among teenagers about a selected NTD. You’ll need to:

Explore NTDs through video clips and research.
Describe the chosen disease, its symptoms, global distribution, prevention, treatment, and community impact.
Explain the pathogen behind the disease and its transmission.
Analyze how climate change could shift the disease’s spread and severity.

Why Participate?

This is more than a competition; it’s a call to action. By joining, you’ll:

Develop a deeper understanding of crucial global health issues.
Enhance your research and communication skills.
Create a project that could educate and inspire your peers.

How to Make Your Entry Stand Out?

Remember, you’re speaking to your fellow teenagers. Your web-page report should be:

Informative: Accurately present your research findings.
Attractive: Use photographs, diagrams, and drawings to catch the eye.
Lively: Make your content engaging and interactive.
Amusing: A touch of humor can go a long way in retaining interest.
Well-Designed: Ensure your information is easy to navigate and understand.

Submission Guidelines

Create your entry by hand or computer on an A3 sheet or two A4 sheets taped together.
Scan and save your work in PDF format.
Submit your PDF at IAFSW-MiSAC’s official submission portal by May 1, 2024.
Send hard copies to the IAFSW office in Bangkok by May 15, 2024.

Rules to Remember

Up to 10 entries per school are allowed.
Entries can be individual or in groups of up to four students.
Originality and effectiveness in communication will be key judging criteria.
Avoid plagiarism; your work should be your own.

Seize this opportunity to make a difference and possibly win exciting prizes! For more details, visit the competition website. Let your creativity and passion for science shine through your submission. Good luck!

For more information on registration, format, content, submission procedures, please visit: https://ntds.iafsw.org/