"What's Your Spark?" Arizona

Oct. 28, 2009 - PRLog -- What is the nature of human uniqueness? Where and when did the Human Spark ignite? And perhaps most importantly…why?

In a new three-part series, The Human Spark, airing on Eight/KAET in January 2010,  host Alan Alda takes these questions personally, visiting with dozens of scientists on three continents, and participating directly in many experiments – including the detailed examination of his own brain.

So what does the Human Spark look like? How do you capture human uniqueness in a photograph? We challenge Arizona photographers, pros and amateurs, to give us their best shot.  

There are three divisions to enter:

1.      Pro – Full or part-time professional photographers who receive all or a major part of their income from photography.

2.      Amateur – Beginning or amateur photographers at least 18 years of age, and experienced photographers who do not receive a major part of their income from photography.

3.      Youth – Young photographers ages 8 to 17.


For full contest details and inspiration visit: http://www.azpbs.org/humanspark (deadline for entries is 11:59 p.m. November 30, 2009).

Winners will be recognized at Arizona Science Center on January 5, 2010 during The Human Spark premiere party. Each category winner will also be awarded $300 cash, receive a scholarship for one photography course at Scottsdale Community College, and have their photos on display at Arizona Science Center during the month of January 2010.


About Eight/KAET-TV
Eight, Arizona PBS specializes in the education of children, in-depth news and public affairs, lifelong learning, and the celebration of arts and culture — utilizing the power of noncommercial television, the Internet, educational outreach services, and community-based initiatives. The PBS station began broadcasting from the campus of Arizona State University on January 30, 1961.  Now more than 80 percent of Arizonans receive the signal through a network of translators, cable and satellite systems.  With more than 1.3 million viewers each week, Eight consistently ranks among the most-viewed public television stations per capita in the country.  Arizonans provide more than 60 percent of the station’s annual budget. For more information, visit www.azpbs.org.

Eight is a member-supported service of Arizona State University.


About Arizona Science Center

The mission of Arizona Science Center is to inspire, educate and entertain people of all ages about science. Featuring more than 300 hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, a multi-media Dorrance Planetarium, and IMAX Theater and programming to fit all ages, Arizona Science Center provides educational entertainment and inspiration year-round. Located in historic Heritage Square in downtown Phoenix at 600 E. Washington Street. For more information visit www.azscience.org or call 602-716-2000.

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The mission of Arizona Science Center is to inspire, educate and entertain people of all ages about science. With over 300 hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, IMAX Theater, planetarium and programs to fit all ages Arizona Science Center has it all!