U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon - The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency. http://www.solardecathlon.gov/.
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RealWorld-InWorld NASA Engineering Design Challenge - In this unique education initiative, students in grades 7-12 work collaboratively as engineers and scientists to solve real-world problems related to the James Webb Space Telescope and Robonaut 2. This work encourages students to explore and build skills essential for successful careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The RWIW Challenge runs during the academic year in two phases of project based learning and team competition.
http://www.nasarealworldinworld.org/.
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Kavli “Save the World Through Science & Engineering” Video Contest - The Kavli Foundation is challenging Grades 6-12 students across the world to brainstorm and share their ideas! Students worldwide are invited to submit entries to the 2012 video contest, with cash awards and prizes for the top entries. The best videos will be shown at the Festival Expo during April 27-29, 2012, where hundreds of thousands of science fans are expected to gather in Washington, D.C. The first place winner will also receive a travel stipend to attend the Expo. http://www.usasciencefestival.org/2012festival/contests/kavli-video-contest.
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Spirit of Innovation Challenge - This annual competition challenges high school student teams to use science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills to develop the products of tomorrow. Along the way, coaches, world-renowned scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs are there to mentor you and help turn your idea into a reality. http://conradawards.org/pages/competition.
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Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision - The Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision is a fun science competition that encourages students of all grade levels to imagine what technology might be like in the future. All it takes is a teacher sponsor like you to get your students excited and fuel their excitement for learning. http://www.exploravision.org/.
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MATHCOUNTS - MATHCOUNTS is a national math coaching and competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement through grassroots involvement in every U.S. state and territory. https://mathcounts.org/sslpage.aspx.
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FIRST Lego League - Introduces younger students to real-world engineering challenges by building LEGO-based robots to complete tasks on a thematic playing surface. FLL teams, guided by their imaginations and adult coaches, discover exciting career possibilities and, through the process, learn to make positive contributions to society.
For information:
http://firstlegoleague.org/.
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Broadcom MASTERS - Broadcom MASTERS, sponsored by Broadcom Foundation, is a national science fair competition for 6th, 7th and 8th graders to inspire students to continue their studies in Math, Science, Technology and Engineering throughout highschool which will open exciting career pathways for them. The Broadcom MASTERS National Finals are held every fall in Washington, D.C. with a grand prize from the Henry & Susan Samueli Foundation of a $25,000 education savings bond. For more information, visit http://www.broadcomfoundation.org/masters.
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Science Olympiad - Science Olympiad – Orange County - Science Olympiad tournaments are interscholastic academic competitions that consist of a series of individual and team events for which students prepare for during the year. The events are balanced among the science disciplines of chemistry, biology, earth science,
physics, and technology. For more information, visit http://soinc.org/.
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Orange County Science & Engineering Fair - The OCSEF is an annual event organized to encourage the youth of our county to learn about science and to consider a career in science or engineering. The OCSEF is open to 6th - 12th grade students attending public or private schools in Orange County. For more information, visit http://www.ocsef.org .
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Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) - Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) is nationally recognized for its innovative and effective academic development program. MESA engages thousands of educationally disadvantaged students so they excel in math and science and graduate with math-based degrees. MESA partners with all segments of California higher education as well as K-12 institutions. For more information, visit http://mesa.ucop.edu .
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Open Robotics and Automation Competition & Showcase
Event Name: Open Robotics and Automation Competition & Showcase
When: April 13th & 14th, 2013
Where: OC Fair Ground
http://engineers4kidsusa.org/oracs.php
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STEM and the Arts Career Showcase April 2013
The Showcase is a collaboration of the corporate, education, and non-profit worlds coming together to create an engaging and interactive Career Exploration program experience. Featuring industry and education displays, exhibits, and workshop presentation all focused on inspiring middle and high school students to Explore, discover, and Connect to their future career.
Date: April 12,13 & 14, 2013
Time: 9 to 3 Friday, 10 to 5 Saturday and Sunday
Location: Orange County Fairgrounds and Event Center
Attendees: Orange County students and their families
Cost: Friday Field Trip Day contact the Vital Link office info@vitallinkoc.org. Saturday and Sunday open to the public at no charge
http://vitallinkoc.org/youth/special-programs
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Kids 2.0
Make Candy, Battle Robots, Play Hands on Games, Rocket Launchers, Watch Awesome Demos, iWannaBe Contest, and Much More!
Lunch, Raffles and Prizes!
It’s Free!
Bring your family and all your 3rd through 6th grade friends.
UC Irvine Campus
Student Center Pacific Ballroom
Sunday, March 10, 2013
12:00pm-4:00pm
http://ockid2point0.org/
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Special Presentation on Latest Mars Rover Results & LA/OC Society Expo
WHEN: Saturday, March 09, 2013
TIME: 2pm to 5pm+ (Doors Open at 1:30pm!)
WHERE: Room 111 at Brandman University, 16355 Laguna Canyon Rd, Irvine
COST: FREE (Parking & Admission!)
MISSION: “Curiosity” is Latest & Largest Mars Rover (a “Mini-Cooper” on Six Wheels!) carrying Advanced Science Experiments (including a Mars Rock Laser Pulverizer!) & has been exploring Young Martian Crater!)
FEATURING: Lead NASA-JPL Curiosity Mission Engineer (Charles Baker) Amazing Curiosity Engineering & Science Results & Data To-Date Curiosity Landing Site Scale Model, Hardware & Mock-ups
RSVP ASAP to: http://mars-03092013.eventbrite.com
Sponsored by: IEEE-OC Aerospace & Electronics Systems Society (AESS)
& IEEE-OC Computer Society (OCCS)
Event Questions to: Fred Lawler, (657) 464-9314, fredlawler@hotmail.com
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STEM Exploratorium
Are you an afterschool or summer program manager or educator looking to introduce or enhance your STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education program? Please join us at the STEM Exploratorium. There will be opportunities for hands-on learning activities, resources, STEM experts and more.
STEM Exploratorium
Friday, March 1, 2013
9:30am-1:30pm
THINK Together,2100 E. Fourth Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Free
For more information, contact Roy Lee at rlee@thinktogether.org
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Siemens STEM Institute
Apply today to take part in the Siemens STEM Institute, a one-of-a-kind immersion program that promotes hands-on, real-world integration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in the classroom.
A diverse group of fifty educators will be selected as STEM Fellows to attend this all-expenses-paid*, week-long professional development experience, hosted at the world headquarters of Discovery Communications, located just outside of Washington D.C. Fellows will be exposed to leading scientists, thought-leaders, personalities and innovators whose work across STEM disciplines shape and define our world today.
http://stem.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?event=showContent&c=36
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Engaging Students in Engineering Using Everyday Examples in the Classroom
Hosted by ENGAGE, as Extension Services project funded by the National Science Foundation. Extension Services projects are modeled after the Cooperative Extension Service in Land Grant Institutions and are intended to extend proven, research-based strategies into STEM education. Playback of webinar available.
http://vimeo.com/29063179
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