Seed is sponsoring their first ever writing contest. The topic:
Amidst emerging competitive threats from abroad (China and India in particular) and heated debates over intelligent design, stem cells and climate change: What is the future of science in America? What should the US do to preserve and build upon its role as a leader in scientific innovation?
The top three essays will win cash prizes and be published by Seed.
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