2022 Chowdhury STEM Innovation Contest!

SAE International announces the 2022 Chowdhury STEM Innovation Contest for elementary and middle school students!

Students grades 4th – 8th are challenged to design an innovative STEM solution for a real-world issue. Contestants (as individuals or teams) will choose an issue, research the issue, imagine a STEM solution to the issue, then create a digital presentation to share their project in an engaging way.

Participants must have an adult mentor to guide them through the contest. A mentor should review the requirements, provide support, collaborate with the participant, and empower creative problem solving.

Registration is FREE and easily done online. There are over $20,000 in prizes – from Apple products, to Chromebooks, to gaming accessories, gift cards, and charity donations.

Students must register by Monday, November 15th, 2021.

Competition entries are due by Monday, February 28th, 2022.

 

Read more about the contest by clicking here.

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