The grand-prize winner of the Animal Smarts challenge will be given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with world class scientists, and to see their KSC entry become a reality.
Scientists are standing by, and are ready to work with you. Because we don’t know what the most creative ideas will be, we don’t know whom you will be paired with. But here are some of the exciting options that await you.
Work with Dr. David Shepherson and the animal enrichment team at the Portland, OR Zoo and vacation in Portland, OR. Portland is full of amazing wonders – Mt. St. Helens, to name just one. This trip is all expenses paid including airfare and other transportation for one winner and one parent/chaperone. |
Visit the Canine Cognition Center at Duke University and work with Dr. Brian Hare, and check-out the exciting town of Durham, NC. Your visit could include at trip to the fascinating Duke’s Lemur Center. This trip is all expenses paid including airfare and other transportation for one winner and one parent/chaperone. |

Whether you will go to Portland or Durham will be determined by which scientist will give you the best opportunity to work on your winning idea. The KSC judges will make this determination and their decision will be final.
The Grand Prize Winner of the Animal Smarts challenge wins one of these trips as well as some of the awesome prizes below!










