‘Eye on the Future’ Video Contest to Inspire Teens to Explore Science

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The National Eye Institute (NEI) is framing the way for future success in a career in health and science for teens by holding its annual Eye on the Future campaign.

Just like 2023 and 2024, the Eye on the Future campaign kicks off with a $2,000 teen video contest.

“We created the [contest] because we want to hear from the next generation of scientists (that’s you!) about why science is so important,” according to the NEI website. “And we want to encourage high school students from all backgrounds to learn more about science.”

The contest is open until April 20, 2025.

How to Enter the Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest

Interested students in grades 9-12 can enter NEI’s Eye on the Future contest by submitting a 30-second-to-3-minute video showcasing one of three categories, as per the contest details.

• Science in your world. Teach us about a discovery that impacts your life or the ways you see science currently making a difference in it.
• Science in the field or lab. Show us some science in action by demonstrating an experiment.
• Science in your future. Describe how science will affect the future or teach us about the way a current discovery will impact our future.

Students may work on their own or with a group of up to three people.

A panel of judges will select one winner from each category to receive $2,000 and a free trip to visit the
National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.

“Our mission is to eliminate vision loss and improve quality of life through vision research,” said
NEI Director Michael F. Chiang. “Our success depends on inspiring a talented … new
generation of individuals to pursue scientific research. Through NEI’s Eye on the Future Teen
Video Contest, we are giving young people a chance to share something that excites them about
science and winners a chance to learn more about scientific careers.”

Go here for full rules, submission processes, and more.

Eye Health Importance

Eye care is fundamental for your overall health.

The key to addressing eye health issues is maintaining the health of your eyes.

NEI is a valuable resource for those looking for help with healthy vision.

For example, NEI has put together a guide with seven vital eye health tips for glaucoma, an eye disease. They also have resources for kids and the ¡Ojo con su visión! initiative to help spread the word about eye health among Spanish speakers.

How You Can Tackle Health Issues Where You Live

Community health is important.

To find out more about the status of health in your town, download a Health Report Card from Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio.

The report card will give you a local maps and data on healthcare, schooling, employment, and housing, and how your area compares with the rest of your state and nation.

You can then email your report card to community leaders to create a better tomorrow.

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