Sponsored by World Scientific Publishing Company and supported by Science Centre Singapore, this is the first year that the competition would be held. With no specific theme in this inaugural year, entrants are encouraged to write in an aspirational manner on topics that are relevant to Asia. Submissions is from April 2 onwards till June 30.
Winners will receive attractive prizes including prize money, a certificate of recognition, publication in Asian Scientist Magazine and deliberation for inclusion in the Best of Scientific Writing from Asia 2015, a book that will be published under the Asian Scientist imprint.
The aim for this competition is to help the public appreciate the relevance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in our everyday life. For more information, check out http://www.asianscientist.com/ASWP