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About
STEM Explorers Contest is a competition hosted by Youth Pioneers in STEM, where participants will be able to compete to win big prizes from our sponsors! It is centered around how we can solve problems or answer questions in various STEM fields. Through their project, each participant will either present research they conducted on a topic or generate a novel solution for a problem. After the submission period is over, the judges will review all of the submissions and provide feedback on each project. Eventually, we will announce the winners! Be sure to have fun and best of luck to all of our competitors!
Submission Options
For contest 1, participants will be required to identify a problem in the STEM field and create an innovative solution to address it. They will then present their products through their chosen form of engaging media: infographic, video, or website! For example, if you're interested in curing superbugs, do some research and create an innovative piece of technology that you would design if you had the resources!
Are you more interested in researching and delving into a certain topic rather than innovating? If so, Contest 2 is the perfect match for you! This contest requires participants to research an interesting topic in STEM (both theoretical and practical topics are allowed) and explain the concept in an engaging digital presentation. Again, any form of media is allowed! For example, if you're interested in superbugs, explain how they work & their relevance to society!
Required Information
Projects that do not meet these requirements will be ineligible for an award.
Contest 1
1. Analysis of the problem
2. Past solutions
3. Description of the innovation
4. Reflection (Why doesn't your invention exist today?)
5. Bibliography APA format
Contest 2
1. Topic
2. Connection to real life
3. Further implications of the topic
4. Bibliography APA format
Categories
Engineering/Physics/Computer Science
Chemistry/Biology
Astronomy/Earth Science/Environmental Science
Format
Infographic
Website
Video
1. Contains 400 words or less
2. Two pages (A4) or less
3. PDF format
1. Contains 500 words or less
2. Website template (such as Wix) can be used
1. 5 minutes or less
2. Subtitles preferred
3. Format must be viewable; links to Youtube Videos will be accepted
Competition Timeline
JUNE
Workshop links will be sent to your email address upon registration*
3
9
12
Submissions Open
Workshop 1
Workshop 2
16
17
22
25
Workshop 3
Workshop 4
Workshop 5
JULY
10
11
3
Submissions Close/
Judging Begins
Judging Period Ends
Winners Announced
FAQs
1. Can I participate in more than one contest?
No, you are only allowed to participate in one contest at a time. But don’t worry, you can try a different contest next year!
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2. What is the maximum and minimum number of people in a group?
Maximum 4, minimum 1.
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3. What if my project fits in more than one category?
Since our categories are designed to help your project get reviewed by a judge with the most expertise in that topic, you can only submit in one category. If your project seems to fit in more than one category, please choose the most relevant one.
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4. How should I present my project?
You are free to choose any project format. But remember to be creative! If you have any other ideas for a project format, feel free to contact us!