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11TH ANNUAL ART & ESSAY CONTEST

“Humanity and Technology”

Contest Theme

We are seeking submissions examining how rapid technological advancements of the century impact humanity. Students could approach this subject through new opportunities or ethical concerns that have emerged resulting from new technology. Here are some ideas to ponder (not necessarily a comprehensive list):

How do new technologies, such as social media, smart mobile devices, artificial intelligence/machine learning, virtual reality/augmented reality, gaming, or other new technology affect education, intellectual and emotional development of youth, arts, healthcare practices, consumption habits, social and familial relationships, etc.?

How do screen addiction affect us?

Has accessing credible information gotten easier or harder?

What makes an online content viral?

Here are some topics that may give ideas (not necessarily a comprehensive list):
CONNECTIVITY
Social media bridges gaps, fostering global understanding and collaboration.
EMPATHY
Sharing stories promotes compassion, inspiring collective efforts towards peace.
DIALOGUE
Open conversations on social platforms facilitate conflict resolution and tolerance.
AWARENESS
Social media amplifies marginalized voices, shedding light on critical peacebuilding issues.
MOBILIZATION
Online platforms enable grassroots movements to drive positive change.
INCLUSIVITY
Social media fosters diverse perspectives, nurturing a more harmonious society.

Art Category

High School
1st Place | Angelina So | Palisades Park Junior/Senior Highschool
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2nd Place | Angela Xu | Bridgewater-Raritan High School
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3rd Place | Elle Mountford | Communications High School
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Honorable Mentions
Ashley Barragan | Fairlawn High School
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Jordyn Delerme | Bergenfield High School
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Kimin Kang | Northern Valley Regional Highschool at Old Tappan
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Abeer Shuja | Indian Hills High School
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Amber Paulino | Fair Lawn High School
Middle School
1st Place | Kayla Peng | Warren Middle School
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2nd Place | Skylar Skupienski | Central Middle School
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3rd Place | Bania Barrera | Broad Street School
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Honorable Mentions
Ava O'Donnell | Memorial Middle School
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Justin Vetrini | Memorial Middle School
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Taylor Piekarz | Waldwick Middle School
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Christopher Metcalfo | Memorial Middle School
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Essay Category

High School

1st Place | Nana Sapong | Diary of an Isolated Teen | STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges | View

2nd Place | Amber Hwang | Hijacking Humanity’s Happiness | Watchung Hills Regional High School | View

3rd Place | Nidhi Rajput | Social Media and Peace-Building: Friends or Foes? |  Middlesex County Academy for Allied Health & Biomedical Sciences | View

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Honorable Mentions

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Zoya Jadhav | Amity Amidst a Crisis | Robbinsville High School | View

Vedika Mulay | The Effects of Technology in the Medical Field | Robbinsville High School | View

Middle School

1st Place | Matthew Schneider | Juegos | Spring Lake Heights Middle School | View

2nd Place | Addison Gunnell | Thank you “Friend” | Spring Lake Heights Middle School | View

3rd Place | Kylie Aprilante | I’m Fine | Spring Lake Heights Middle School | View

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Honorable Mentions

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Cole Tyler | What Would Life Be Like Without Modern Technology? | Spring Lake Heights Middle School | View

Emma Repola | Opening Your Eyes to the Future | Memorial Middle School | View

Rishaan Nalwar | Pond Road Middle School | View

Molly Bennett | Social Media: The Ever Growing King | Spring Lake Heights Middle School | View

Jillian Robson | Avenel Middle School | View

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