2023-2024

Cool Science Competition Honorees

In memory of our late colleague David, we are honored to name this year's David Lustick Winner. The David Lustick Winner is someone who embodies the youthful and optimistic spirit of the Cool Science program.

During the Fall of 2023, the 12th annual Cool Science Extreme Weather Art Competition received 232 entries from K-12 students in Massachusetts, Kansas, Missouri, and other locations answering the following challenge questions:

• Sunlight is the largest source of energy on the surface of the Earth. How does sunlight fuel extreme weather (e.g., extreme storms)?

• Increases in carbon dioxide in the air lead to more extreme weather. Animal homes do not make carbon dioxide on average (they are Net Zero). What can we learn from animals to help us get our homes closer to Net Zero?

• What simple thing could you do now to better prepare for extreme weather in the future?

After a careful and thorough evaluation process, the Cool Science team selected 12 entries that will be displayed this spring on buses in MA and KS to educate commuters and the public about extreme weather.

Cool Science is proud to present the honorees for 2023-2024. Thanks to all the teachers, mentors, and parents who helped students learn about extreme weather and express their ideas through art. We hope you enjoy the artwork!