High School Writing Competition
Welcome to Graphite’s inaugural writing competition for high school students! We are so excited to give students an opportunity to learn how to write scientifically!
Benefits
- Work featured in Graphite’s print publication and website!
- Invitation to an undergraduate research symposium at UC San Diego!
- Opportunity to receive a $500-1000 scholarship!
The 2023-24 Competition deadline has passed, but stay tuned for our 2024-25 Competition!
2023-2024 Writing Prompt
Aerosols are generally defined as any solid or liquid particle suspended in the atmosphere. In recent years, SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, has been shown to be transmitted through the inhalation of aerosol particles.
Pick one airborne disease, not limited to COVID-19, and give information about the disease, its effects on the human population, and any recent advancements in treating this disease.