Science Without Borders Challenge

Sahiti from Grade 8 recently took part in the Science Without Borders Challenge. The Challenge aims spread awareness about ocean conservation through art and this year the topic was ‘The Magic of Mangrove’. Sahiti’s art piece was selected as a semi-finalist in the age 11-14 category. We got in touch with Sahiti to hear more about the Challenge and her contribution.

I love art and wildlife conservation, and this competition offered me with an opportunity to spread awareness about oceanic conservation through art - Sahiti, Grade 8

The Science without Borders challenge is arranged by the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation. Every year they pick a different theme related to ocean conservation and arrange an art competition for people to take part in.

The competition took place online, through the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation’s website, and competing art pieces were submitted by March 1st, 2021. This year, there were over 350 submissions from all over the whole world. “We had to send in a picture of the artwork, and then semi-finalists have to ship the actual artwork to the USA”, says Sahiti who is one of 30 semi-finalists selected for the next round.

This semi-finalist position means a great deal to Sahiti. “This competition allowed me to express myself towards a great cause”, says Sahiti, who plans to continue participating in this competition and many more in the future. She has learnt about the entire ecosystem around mangroves as an example. “Such competitions are helping the world in a unique way and allowing students to express their creativity on a real-world issue”, says Sahiti and concludes how she has learnt about the power of creativity among Middle School students around the world.