SEM Link and The I.S.I.S. Project host Science Fiction Writing Contest for Bay Area youth

OAKLAND, Calif. - March 12, 2013 - PRLog -- Science, Engineering, Mathematics (SEM) Link and The I.S.I.S. Project partner to host its 1st Annual San Francisco Bay Area Science Fiction Writing Contest for middle and high school students.  The goal of the contest is to create a space where youth get an opportunity to explore the intersection between science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and creative writing. The contest is open for all San Francisco Bay Area students in grades 6-12.  “Students who like science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and creative writing are often told they have to choose between STEM and their creative side.” says Ms. Tokiwa T. Smith, SEM Link Founder and Executive Director. “With this contest, we want to teach youth that  they don’t have to choose but can combine both interests through science fiction and fantasy writing.”


The Science Fiction Writing Contest will accept single authored 3-5 page stories in Word or PDF Format in the following categories.
•   Outer Space and Astronomy i.e.  Planets, asteroids/meteors, space travel etc.
•   Engineering and Invention:  i.e. Machines, Gadgets, Robots, New Technology
•   New Life Forms: i.e. artificial intelligence, aliens, genetic adaptations to animal and plant life
•   Fantasy and Adventure:  i.e. Magic, Clash between species, discovery, mystery


Entries for the contest will be accepted from March 11-29, 2013. All contestants must complete the online contest entry form  bit.ly/SciFiWritingContest  and submit their stories via email to scifi@semsuccess.org. No later than Friday, March 29, 2013


About The I.S.I.S. Project

The I.S.I.S. Project is a non-profit organization devoted to improving STEM education in underserved American communities.  For more information about The I.S.I.S Project visit their website, www.isisyouth.org

About SEM Link
Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link, Inc. (SEM Link), a tax-exempt national nonprofit organization, founded in 2005 by Ms. Tokiwa T. Smith in Atlanta, Georgia on the premise that exposure to members of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) communities is critical to student achievement and career exploration in math and science.  Our two core programs, Experimental Design Program and Math and Science Career Academy, enhance the STEM educational experience for K-12 students by providing them with opportunities to engage in hands-on STEM activities, explore STEM careers and learn about real-world applications of STEM. Since our inception we have served thousands of youth in Atlanta, the San Francisco Bay Area and the Washington DC Metro Area. Like SEM Link on Facebook  and follow @semlink on Twitter For more information about SEM Link visit our website at www.semsuccess.org or email us at info@semsuccess.org.