The grand prize winner is David A. Hynes from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for his video "Nano - The Big Picture." Hynes' video uses a variety of visuals and animations to illustrate the scale of nanotechnology and its potential applications.
The first place winner in the high school category is Sophia Ruan from the University of Toronto for her video "Nanotechnology: The Science of the Small." Ruan's video uses a clear and concise narration to explain the basics of nanotechnology and its potential impact on society.
The second place winner in the high school category is Joshua Choi from the University of California, Berkeley for his video "Nanotechnology: The Next Big Thing." Choi's video uses humor and creativity to explain the concept of nanotechnology and its potential applications.
The third place winner in the high school category is Anushka Sridhar from the University of California, Los Angeles for her video "Nanotechnology: The Future of Medicine." Sridhar's video uses engaging visuals and animations to illustrate the potential of nanotechnology in the field of medicine.
The ACS "What is Nano?" video contest is designed to raise awareness of nanotechnology and its potential applications among students and the general public. The contest is part of the ACS's ongoing efforts to promote scientific literacy and education.
The winning videos are posted on the ACS YouTube channel:
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o6j3nJ1r_o
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH4_u51-j3U
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_1j51_j3U
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aH4_u51-j3U
