2024-2025 Graphite Writing Competition Winners
Carl Angelo T. Espinoza
Matthew Cho
2024-2025 Writing Competition Prompts
Prompt 1
The study of atmospheric chemistry is vital to gaining insight into the composition, climate, and evolution of a planet’s ecosystem. In recent years, the study of the atmospheres of other planets has opened pathways to their eventual colonization through the creation of habitable environments using chemistry. In 600-750 words, discuss the role of chemistry in analyzing planetary atmospheres and how chemistry plays a critical role in making space colonization possible.
Prompt 2
Recent advancements in biochemistry are reshaping our understanding of longevity and the potential to extend the human lifespan. In 600-750 words, discuss the future of aging research, focusing on a key biochemical innovation or discovery that holds promise for extending lifespan or improving health in older age. Explore the potential benefits along with ethical implications of these advancements.
Prompt 3
Marine pollution poses a severe threat to ocean ecosystems, with plastics, heavy metals, and chemicals among the primary pollutants. In 600-750 words, choose a type of marine pollutant (e.g., microplastics, oil spills, or chemical runoff) and discuss its chemical nature, impact on marine organisms, and any recent advancements in chemistry aimed at the cleanup and/or prevention of this specific pollutant.
2024-2025 Writing Competition Winners
Congratulations Carlo Angelo T. Espinoza & Matthew Cho on your scholastic success!
2023-2024 Graphite Writing Competition Winners
Regina Ramos Tellez
Kayden Dela Cruz
2023-2024 Writing Competition 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.
2023-2024 Writing Competition Winners
Congratulations Regina Ramos Tellez & Kayden Dela Cruz on your scholastic success!