Posted on January 3rd, 2009 by ASEE
BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) Robotics Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization whose mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science, and technology through participation in a sports-like, science and engineering-based robotics competition. For more information about BEST, its National Conference, and its Teacher Training Pre-Conference Workshops, click here.
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Posted on January 1st, 2009 by ASEE
The Kids’ Science Challenge, backed by a National Science Foundation grant, is a nationwide competition designed to engage 3rd to 6th-graders in practicing science. Students submit experiments, questions or problems to scientists, who choose which ideas become reality. More information is available at http://www.kidsciencechallenge.com
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Posted on January 1st, 2009 by ASEE
The “Green Light Contest” essay competition, sponsored by PC Mall Gov, in partnership with HP, InFocus and T.H.E. Journal, is seeking entries from students in two categories: grades 5 – 8 and 9 – 12. In essays of 1,000 words or less students are asked to describe how they and their teachers can utilize technology […]
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Posted on January 1st, 2009 by ASEE
For information on challenges organized by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), search their website www.usfirst.org. Included are a robotics competition, tech challenge and a LEGO League.
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Posted on January 1st, 2009 by ASEE
Technology & Learning invites K-12 students to participate in the sixth annual digital photography contest. The competition, open to all K-12 students, challenges you to capture and share your unique vision of the world. If you have an artistic side, you also have the option to digitally enhance your photos with your favorite imaging software. […]
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Posted on January 1st, 2009 by ASEE
2009 TEAMS Competition Registration opens in September, 2008 for the 2009 TEAMS competition sponsored by the Junior Engineering Technical Society, or JETS. TEAMS is an annual academic competition that gives high school students the opportunity to discover the practical applications of math and science by solving some of today’s greatest engineering challenges. More than 14,000 […]
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Posted on January 1st, 2009 by ASEE
Now in its 17th year, ExploraVision encourages K-12 students of all interest, skill and ability levels to create and explore a vision of future technology by combining their imaginations with the tools of science. All inventions and innovations result from creative thinking and problem solving. It is sponsored by the National Science Teachers Association. Top […]
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Posted on January 1st, 2009 by ASEE
Jointly sponsored by the Department of Energy’s Office of Science and General Motors, the National Middle School Science Bowl competitions are fast-paced academic tournaments that test the brainpower of middle school teams on science and math topics. It For information including eligibility and application information, visit DOE’s Office of Science Education Web site.
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Posted on January 1st, 2009 by ASEE
On-line registration opens August 1, 2008 for the U.S. Army’s eCYBERMISSION competition, a free, web-based contest that allows students in grades six through nine to compete for regional and national awards while working to solve problems in their communities. For more information, go to http://www.ecybermission.com
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