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U.S. students in grades 7-12 are invited to create a project that addresses a real-world problem in aerospace innovation, environmental stewardship, future food, health & medicine, energy, and tech. Up to 150 finalists will earn a trip to the National STEM Festival in Washington, D.C. where they will present their projects to some of our nation’s leading figures, including corporate executives and the media. Competition entry typically closes in October.
A free online STEM competition for students in grades 6-9. Students work in teams of 2-4 with a Team Advisor to explore and investigate a community problem with science or solve with engineering while competing for state, regional, and national awards. Are you interested in becoming a Team Advisor for your classroom or school? Did you know there are mini grants available to help you get started? Registration opens in August and closes in February. eCYBERMISSION
An annual $2 million national competition asking students in public and charter school grades 6–12 to consider how science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) can be used to create change in their communities. Students apply to participate and compete to win up to $100,000 in prizes for their school and an opportunity to work with Samsung employees to develop projects and prototypes. Contest entry opens in September and closes in November. Solve for Tomorrow
Founded by former NASA astronaut instructor Michelle Lucas, Higher Orbits is a non-profit organization using spaceflight to engage secondary students in hands-on, project-based learning experiences designed to promote STEM learning and build teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills. Its multi-day Go for Launch! program is an immersive research design competition for high school students; winning teams will launch their projects to the ISS. Higher Orbits
The Toshiba America.NSTA ExploraVision science competition for K-12 challenges students to envision and communicate new technology 10 or more years in the future through collaborative brainstorming and research of current science and technology. Beyond engaging your students in problem solving, team-based learning, critical thinking, and communication skills, ExploraVision aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards. Competition entry closes in January. Learn more about the ExploraVision competition.
The Genes in Space Challenge is a great opportunity for K-12 students to design DNA experiments that address a challenge in space travel and deep space exploration. From bacterial cell growth to the human immune system, everything works a little differently in space. Applications typically open in January and close in April. Home – Genes in Space