Uploaded April 2012 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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Science Idol is a chance for students, teachers, and science-lovers across New Zealand to write and record science-themed music videos. It is part of the New Zealand International Science Festival which will take place June 30 - July 8th, 2012.

Submissions and forms are due 17 June 2012.

For more information see: scifest.org.nz/idol

Video Credits:
Shot by Steve Ting at the Centre for Science Communication at the University of Otago
Written, produced, animated, and edited by Tom McFadden
Backing Track - "Country" by KlabLab
"Public Service Announcement" by Jay-Z

Sponsors:
U.S. Embassy in New Zealand - newzealand.usembassy.gov
KlabLab - klablab.com
University of Otago Department of Music
University of Otago Centre for Science Communication