Competition Corner

Smithsonian Science Education Academies

Each Academy is a week-long immersive science experience, including content sessions to deepen your understanding of key concepts, and behind-the-scenes access to Smithsonian collections and cutting-edge science at world-class research facilities. Three optional graduate-level credits are available for each Academy.

Registration deadline: Get early bird discount by registering by May 14.

Age group: N/A

For more information: NSRCOnline.org

Leading the STEM Charge: Illuminating the Potential in Aerospace

The AIAA is looking for motivated students to participate in the inaugural Leading the STEM Charge: Illuminating the Potential in Aerospace event on July 31, 2012. Held in conjunction with the 48th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit and 10th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference in Atlanta, Ga., this event will give you a unique opportunity to present your interesting aerospace projects to professionals, learn about aerospace college and internships, and win prizes.

Registration Deadline: Submit abstracts by June 1.

Age group: High School

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2012 ASEE K-12 Workshop on Engineering Education

The ASEE K-12 Workshop on Engineering Education takes place on June 9, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas, and is an energizing, interactive day focusing on advancing K-12 STEM education in the classroom. Learn about hands-on, innovative, effective ways to integrate engineering education into the STEM classroom. Count on new knowledge and best practices, fun ideas for lessons, useful take-away materials, networking opportunities, and a program document stating hours of completion. (Depending on attendee's institution, hours can be applied toward continuing professional education credits.)

Registration Deadline: Receive a reduced rate when registered by June 1.

Age group: N/A

For more information: ASEE.org

NFPA Fluid Power Challenge (NFPA Education and Technology Foundation)

The NFPA Fluid Power Challenge is a skills competition that challenges students to solve an engineering problem using fluid power.

Registration deadline: Various times and locations throughout the year—anyone can hold a challenge.

Age group: Middle school

For more information: NFPAfoundation.org