4 STEM Competitions for High Schoolers
eCyberMission
You can participate(参加) in this competition without leaving the house. eCyberMission is a web-based contest in which participants—working in teams of two to four students—use science, math, and technology to solve problems facing their communities. First-place winners receive $1,000.
Grades: 9th
Competition Type: Regional, state, and national
Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision
Interested in what the future has to hold? Consider ExploraVision’s STEM competition. Working in teams of two to four, students will research a particular technology and discuss the ways in which it may impact lives moving forward. Participants are required to write a paper and draw web pages communicating their vision.
Grades: 7th- 9th and 10th- 12th
Competition Type: Regional and national
Spellman Clean Tech Competition
The Spellman Clean Tech Competition tests students’ ability to research and design—it requires participants to recognise a real-world issue, research the problem, and design a solution that uses clean technology. Participants gain a better understanding of STEM fields and may help make the earth a healthier place. In addition to the honor of winning a well-known STEM competition, there are some awards for top finishers—including a $7,000 first prize.
Grades: 9th- 12th
Competition Type: International
Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS)
The most promising young scientists in the nation compete in the Regeneron STS—one of the country’s oldest and most famous STEM competitions. The competition is open to high school seniors and challenges them to carry out an independent research project and submit(提交) their findings along with a paper and up to four recommendations(推荐信). Winners can take home awards of up to $250,000!
Grades: 12th
Competition Type: National
【小题1】What is special about eCyberMission?| A．It allows group work. | B．It is designed for seniors. |
| C．It takes place online. | D．It offers the most prize money. |
| A．eCyberMission. | B．Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision. |
| C．Spellman Clean Tech Competition. | D．Regeneron Science Talent Search. |
| A．Being a well-known scientist. | B．Doing their research work alone. |
| C．Providing a research schedule. | D．Finishing a book about their findings. |
