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THE SAN FRANCISCO SECTION OF THE
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS & ASTRONAUTICS (AIAA)
INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
20th Annual Essay Contest for students in Seventh and Eighth Grade
“If Space is the answer, what is the question?” click here for hints
REQUIREMENTS:
• Double-spaced, typewritten essay in 250 words or less.
• Student name, teacher name, grade, and school name must be written in the top right hand corner of
the essay.
• Please include person-in-charge contact information for notification.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
a) Originality and realism of ideas presented
b) Soundness of logic used to develop ideas
c) Quality of composition and clarity of expression
(Note: All decisions by the judges are final.)
PRIZES: At each grade level:
First: $500 US Savings Bonds
Second: $250 US Savings Bonds
Third: $100 US Savings Bonds
ELIGIBILITY: Any seventh or eighth grader enrolled in a school in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San
Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, or Santa Cruz counties.
DEADLINE: Essays must be received by December 5, 2007. Late essays will not be accepted. Mail
entries to: Pallavi Shah, AIAA Essay Contest, 6151 Rainbow Drive, San Jose, CA 95129
Winners and their teachers will be notified in February. All winners will be honored at an AIAA – SF
section awards dinner to be held on May 29, 2008.
QUESTIONS/CONCERNS: email Pallavi, shah_pallavi@cupertino.k12.ca.us
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