Neuroscience For Kids

2009 drawing contest

Judging of the 2009 NEUROSCIENCE FOR KIDS DRAWING CONTEST is finished and winners have been mailed their prizes. However, a new contest has started: the 2010 NEUROSCIENCE FOR KIDS POETRY WRITING CONTEST. Visit the 2010 Contest Site for more information.

A total of 792 students from 29 states and 7 countries sent in drawings. From the United States, drawings arrived from Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin. From outside the United States, students sent drawings from Australia, Canada, China, Indonesia, Korea and The Philippines.

The artwork was first evaluated by Dr. Eric H. Chudler. He selected the finalists in the four age groups (Kindergarten - Grade 2; Grades 3 - 5; Grades 6 - 8; Grades 9 - 12) and then a panel of 12 judges viewed all of the finalists and voted for the winners.

Here is an art gallery with some of the winning drawings:

Here were the rules:

Only one entry per person. Use either the PDF or WORD versions of the official entry form (copies of the form are acceptable) to enter a picture on the topic for your age group (see below). Drawings must be done by hand using pencils, pens, markers, and/or crayons. Feel free to use words in your drawings. Be creative!

Entries will be divided into four groups based on age:

If you are in Kindergrarten to Grade 2: Your picture should be about "My brain helps me ________."

If you are in Grade 3 to Grade 5: Your picture should be about "Brain Fitness: I keep my brain healthy by ______."

If you are in Grade 6 to Grade 8: Your picture should be about "My brain is like a _______ because _________.

If you are in Grade 9 to Grade 12: Your picture should be about "Brain research is important because________."

Entries must be received by February 1, 2009, and cannot be returned.
People and their families associated with the Neuroscience for Kids web site are not eligible to enter the contest.
Drawings will be judged by the staff of Neuroscience for Kids or by other individuals designated by Dr. Eric H. Chudler. Drawings will be judged on the basis of originality, scientific accuracy and overall design.
At least one winner from each group will be selected. In past years, each drawing contest has had approximately 50 winners. Winners will be announced by e-mail or regular mail no later than March 1, 2009. The winner agrees to allow Neuroscience for Kids to publish his/her name (first name, last initial only) and artwork on the Neuroscience for Kids web site. Winner addresses and e-mail addresses will be kept confidential and will NOT be published.
All materials received will become the property of Neuroscience for Kids and will not be returned. Neuroscience for Kids will not be held responsible for entries that are damaged or lost in the mail.
Winners will be awarded a book, CD-ROM or other prize related to the brain. The specific prizes will be announced later. Prizes will be mailed to the address listed on the winner's entry form.
Void where prohibited by law.

Questions about this contest should be directed to Dr. Chudler at chudler@u.washington.edu