NSF GRFP video contest

[Tsujiru]

Hi guys,

So basically I'm debating whether or not to enter this video contest for current GRFP fellows. On the one hand, I feel like it's good to give things things a shot, even when they seem like a long shot. It is generally good practice to talk about your work to the general public and it would be awesome to win some travel funds. On the other hand, unlike most written applications, this one involves putting your face online. I don't have any particular video production skills, so even if my science comes across well I think the video would look very amateurish. And considering I have a thesis committee meeting coming up right around the corner, can I really justify the time it would take? Just curious about other people's reasons for participating/ not participating this year.

Thanks for your opinions!

[Eigen]

Hah, I keep going back and forth myself.

No really new opinions other than what you state, though.