By: E&P Staff The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) today announced two new cartoon contests designed to draw attention to political interference in science.
"Science Idol: the Scientific Integrity Editorial Cartoon Contest" will enable aspiring cartoonists to compete for a number of prizes, including an all-expenses paid trip to meet the celebrity judge of their choice. A
second contest for professional cartoonists will run concurrently with "Science Idol," and offer a $3,000 grand prize.
Contest judges include Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonists Tony Auth of The Philadelphia Inquirer and Universal Press Syndicate and Clay Bennett of The Christian Science Monitor and Christian Science Monitor News Service, "Rhymes with Orange" comic creator Hillary Price of King Features Syndicate, and New Yorker magazine cartoon editor Robert Mankoff.
"The absurdity of political interference in science is fertile ground for satire," stated Dr. Francesca Grifo, senior scientist and director of the UCS's Scientific Integrity Program. "We hope these contests encourage amateur and professional cartoonists alike to express concern -- through humor and art -- about the impact of the abuse of science on our safety, health, and environment."
July 31 is the submission deadline for both contests.
In the "Science Idol" competition, entrants will be narrowed down to 12 finalists. The public will then choose the grand-prize winner by voting through the contest Web site.
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