Expii archive · 2019
NYAS submission guidelines
The eligibility, topics, and publication criteria for the 2019 student contribution showcase.
Eligibility
You must be:
- A student in the United Technologies STEM U, The Junior Academy, or 1000 Girls, 1000 Futures programs at the Academy.
- Age 13 or older
Categories
◼ Algebra 1
- Systems of Linear Equations
- Solve Systems of Linear Equations by Elimination
- Intro to Exponential Functions
- Intro to Logarithms
- Intro to Geometry and Trigonometry Concepts
- Intro to Line Geometry
- Intro to Trigonometric Ratios
- Intro to Right Triangles
- Intro to Areas
◼ Biology
- Biomes
- Speciation
- Roles in Inheritance
- Enzymes
- Macromolecules
- Biotic interactions
- Genetic Drift
- Structures: Animal & Plant Cell
Note: All of the subtopics are eligible for the NYAS Student Contribution Showcase. For example, Biomes contains the subtopics:
Publishing Criteria
Here are the specific criteria we are looking for, but keep in mind we are excited to hear your unique voice and way of teaching/explaining!
- Make sure your explanation is technically and grammatically correct.
- Be thorough and thoughtful in your explanation. The currently published explanations will give you a sense of our intended scope.
- Encourage learners to think differently than traditional lectures do.
- Present a unique perspective or approach than the other explanations in your chosen topic. Bring your passions and creativity to your submission! Our hunch is you’ll achieve these criteria when you choose a topic you find interesting.
How to Submit
Our Expii Contributor Guide 2019 walks you through the process of submitting explanations to Expii.