For Your Students

Following are application dates for student contests, scholarships, and internships. Asterisks (*) denote new entries.

*January 2 YOUNG NATURALISTS

The Young Naturalist Awards Program, from the American Museum of Natural History, invites students in grades 7-12 to conduct original research in biology, earth science, or astronomy. Students work independently to make observations, record data, and illustrate significant findings before documenting their research in a written essay or field journal. The 12 finalists (two per grade) receive $500 to $2,500 in scholarships and are flown to New York City to meet scientists at the museum, take a behind-the-scenes tour, and attend an awards ceremony. Winners also will have their essays published in a special catalogue. Entrants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or legal residents living in the United States, Canada, or U.S. territories. Submissions are reviewed by a panel of science teachers and natural history museum scientists. The program is funded by the J.P. Morgan Chase Foundation. Contact: American Museum of Natural History, NCSLET, Young Naturalist Awards, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024-5192; e-mail youngnaturalist@nyc.rr.com ; www.amnh.org/youngnaturalistaw ards .