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Science Competition Resources

INTEL International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF)
     Main page for Applied Discovery Project (Science Fair) rules and information
Zero Robotics
    Program small basketball-sized satellites in this MIT & NASA sponsored competition
Energy Innovations
    Showcase the use of photovoltaics (solar power) to solve a real-world problem (or create nifty artwork)
Toshiba/NSTA Exploravision
​    Small Group (2-4) research projects
Seimens Competition
    This competition is for an individual (senior only) or small group (9-12) research project to be conducted between May and
    September.  There is a lot of scholarship money involved in this competition. Deadline in September.
Junior Science & Humanities Symposium (JSHS)
    STEM competition - independent research, sponsored by US Department of Defense.  Many scholarship opportunities.
Google Science Fair
    Group or individual scientific research projects with good prizes.  Begins in the spring (February).
BioGENEius Challenges
    A group of different biotechnology related challenges in the areas of medical biotechnology (Global Healthcare Challenge),
    agricultural biotechnology (Global Sustainability Challenge), and industrial/environmental biotechnology (Global
​    Environment Challenge).
CleanTech Competition
    Opens in October. Focuses on integration of environmentally responsible energy sources.
MIT Think
    One or two person projects receive funding and mentorship from MIT graduate students for an innovative solution to a    
    problem.  Deadline for submission is January.
TEAMS (Test of Engineering Aptitude, Math, and Science)
    Engineering & The Environment competition that is held in the spring.
Verizon App Challenge
    Design a mobile app to solve a problem.  No coding is required - conceptual design.  Teams of 5 members.  Deadline
    is November 18th.  Winners can win tablets, a trip, and personal instruction by MIT coding experts to actually code and  
    publish their apps.
The Dupont Challenge
    1000 word science essay on a selected topic.  Prizes are a trip to Orlando (Disney World, Kennedy Space Center), savings
    bonds, and  more.  Deadline will be in Feburary...not open yet.
eCybermission
   An online competition for MS and 9th graders.
Physics Photo/Essay Contest
   Write a 1000 word essay about physics concepts that are happening in your photo.
Destination Imagination
   Science and Engineering Challenges.  Competition in Maitland, FL in April 2017.