Introduction

Nuclear science and technology are an integral part of many aspects of modern life, including health, agriculture, industry, and energy production. To deepen the understanding and to increase the interest of the younger generation in nuclear science and technology in a creative and fun way, ANENT will hold a music video competition titled "Atomic Melody - Nuclear Science and Technology Musical Video Competition" as a part of the ANENT 20th anniversary activities. The title "Atomic Melody" is proposed as a combination of two key elements of the competition: nuclear science and technology, and a music video as well. The word "atomic" refers to the scientific and technical aspects, while "melody" refers to the musical and video aspects. This competition is being organized within the framework of IAEA TC Project RAS/0/091 "Supporting Nuclear Science and Technology Education at the Secondary and Tertiary Level". Students from all backgrounds are invited to participate in this competition.

Purpose

The purpose of the competition is to give young people the opportunity to produce creative works in the form of musical videos whose content reflects their knowledge of nuclear science and technology. Music videos must be original and can creatively and accurately convey information about nuclear science and technology benefits.

Categories

The competition has two categories as follows:

1. Secondary School Student.
2. University Student.

Eligibility

1. Individuals, or teams of 2 students from the IAEA Member States in the Asia-Pacific region.
2. Secondary School Students, the age 17 at the end of April 2024 and with an endorsement letter from the school. 
3. Undergraduate University Students with the maximum age of  25 years. 

Participation Fee

There is no fee to participate in this competition.

 Participation Criteria:

1. Each individual or team can only submit one musical video.
2. The duration of the musical video is maximum  3 minutes.
3. Any kind of music genre is acceptable.
4. The video should be uploaded onto YouTube with the hashtag  #ANENT20Anniversary.

Schedule

1. Announcement: 27 September 2023
2. Deadline for Submission: 27 November 2023
3. Videos of 15 Finalists per category will be uploaded on the ANENT Youtube Channel for public review to assess the overall impact based on the numbers of likes received: 10 December 2023 to 10 January 2024.
4. Winners Announcement: 15 January 2024.
5. Study visit to Fukushima, Japan in Spring 2024.

Prize

1. Five (5) winners will be identified for each category.

6. The winners with the accompanying teacher will be provided the opportunity to go to Fukushima, Japan for a study tour. 
7. All participants will be given a certificate of participation while winners will be provided a certificate of achievement.