Google Science Fair Back For 2nd Year 31
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from the fire-up-the-volcano dept.
from the fire-up-the-volcano dept.
alphadogg writes "Google, joining forces with CERN, The LEGO Group, National Geographic and Scientific American, has announced the 2012 Google Science Fair, an online competition open to 13-to-18-year-olds around the world. Prizes include a $50,000 college scholarship, a 10-day trip to the Galapagos Islands and more. Judges include Google VP and Internet pioneer Vinton Cerf, CERN Director Steve Myers, oceanographer Sylvia Earle and others."
Re:Now that's a little patronising... (Score:5, Insightful)
How so?
That all three are of the same sex? I'm fairly sure he wouldn't have made the distinction if it where three boys. My supposition aside, 3/3 isn't that statistically interesting.
That there aren't that many women interested in science? He'd have to qualify that.
That there aren't many women who are smart? That's just plain bizarre.
Without a point or qualification, it's just patronising fluff.
Re:ToS? (Score:4, Insightful)
Is this a question or a statement? Because this does not appear to be part of their terms at all.