What does it mean to be scientifically literate in the 21st century?
How do we measure the scientific literacy of a society? How do we boost it? What is the value of this literacy? Who is responsible for fostering it?
Explore these questions in a 1200 words essay. First prize is $2,500 Prize followed by a
2nd prize of $1,000 Prize. Details here.
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