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Document 1 Thor actress teams with Marvel on new contest to connect girls with the most successful women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics To celebrate the new Thor sequel coming out in November 2013, Marvel and Natalie Portman have partnered on a fantastic initiative/contest designed to inspire young girls
Document 1 Thor actress teams with Marvel on new contest to connect girls with the most successful women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics To celebrate the new Thor sequel coming out in November 2013, Marvel and Natalie Portman have partnered on a fantastic initiative/contest designed to inspire young girls to consider future careers in science. Titled the ‘Ultimate Mentor Adventure,’ the project aims to “empower girls ages 14 and up in grades 9-12 to embark on a journey that will allow them to explore their 5 potential in the world of STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.” Portman, who plays astrophysicist Jane Foster in the Thor films, says in a short video that she loves science. “Today, I'm here to tell you about a life-changing opportunity for girls like you. Marvel has created a program that will give you a chance to explore science, meet amazing scientists and mentors, and even get some time in front of the camera yourself.” 10 Entries will be accepted through Oct. 20. Jump here to learn more and apply! TO ENTER: STEP 1: Download, Complete, and Submit Your Form. STEP 2: Go On Your Own Hometown Mentor Adventure! Interview a successful woman working in a STEM field in your hometown. This is your chance to 15 go out into the real world and ask successful women in STEM fields about what they do, how they got where they are today, and how you might follow in their footsteps. STEP 3: Create a Video About Yourself. Next, create a 5-minute, unedited video of yourself so that we can learn a little about you! You may use a Smartphone, computer, tablet, or a camera to make your video. Tell us about your 20 interview. Whom did you meet? What does she do? How is her career related to STEM? What inspired you? STEP 4: Upload your video. Finalists of MARVEL’s THOR: The Dark World: ULTIMATE MENTOR ADVENTURE will be notified by Thursday, October 24, 2013. Each winner and one legal guardian will travel to 25 Los Angeles, California on or about Sunday, November 3, 2013 and will return home on or about Saturday, November 9, 2013 (the “Trip”). All winners must be available to travel to Los Angeles during this period and must be available to participate in the premiere screening of the MARVEL’s THOR: The Dark World ULTIMATE MENTOR ADVENTURE documentary short at 4:20