Student Video Series: “Harmful Algal Blooms”
NALMS is seeking student-produced videos of “Harmful Algal Blooms” for inclusion in the video series hosted on the NALMS YouTube channel and website.
In addition to the basic requirements in the Video Evaluation Rubric, this video should cover:
- General explanation of a HAB and relevant thresholds for human health (e.g., World Health Organization thresholds for cell and toxin concentrations)
- General knowledge of conditions in which HABs occur
- Research needs regarding HABs
- Explain what the public should know about HABs
- Explain the temporal and spatial dynamics of HAB occurrences
- Tools and guidance for safe HAB sampling for citizen scientists
Awards for top video include: $500 USD travel award to annual NALMS conference; free one-year NALMS membership; promotion on NALMS website, YouTube channel, and social media platforms; and an award and recognition at the annual NALMS conference.*
*If a video is authored by multiple students, these award benefits will be split equally among the authors.
Submit a Release Form to info@nalms.org or upload to Dropbox with your video submission.
(Note: now required for ALL entries!)
Deadline for video submission: October 15, 2018.
Interested in learning more?
Visit the Student Video Series webpage.