Are you ready to unleash your creativity and problem-solving skills? Calling all elementary and middle school students to participate in an exciting journey of innovation and discovery!
What is the Future Imagineer STEM Challenge?
Get set to embark on an incredible adventure where imagination meets innovation! Students will dive into the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to solve real-world problems through inventive thinking and teamwork.
Elementary Challenge: “Imagine the Future! Create an eco-friendly tool or gadget that solves everyday problems in a unique and sustainable way. Let your imagination lead the way to a greener, brighter future!”
Middle School Challenge: “Transportation of Tomorrow! Design a future technology, product, material or tool for sustainable transportation. Dream big and envision the innovative ways we’ll move sustainably in the years to come!”
Who Can Participate?
Elementary (Grades K-5) and middle school (Grades 6-8) school students, this challenge is crafted just for you! Bring your ideas, enthusiasm, and passion for STEM to the table.Teams of up to four students are welcomed. Participating students must have an adult mentor (18 years or older).
Why Participate?
Besides the thrill of tackling real-world problems, participants stand a chance to win exciting prizes and recognition for their innovative solutions! This challenge isn’t just about winning; it’s about embracing the thrill of discovery and innovation.
How to Enter
Gather your dream team, brainstorm innovative solutions, and submit your entries online!
Step 1: Use following registration link to register your team. Registration link
Step 2: Video and Project Report Submission
Submission link will be provided to the team advisor by email.
Step 3: STEM Exhibit and Award Ceremony
Seattle Center – Fisher Pavilion
April 20-21, 2024
Submission Deadlines
Registration Open: Monday, January 1st, 2024 – Friday, February 29th, 2024 5:00 pm
Video Submission Due: Friday, Friday, Mar 22nd, 2024 5:00 pm
Exhibit: Saturday, April 20th 2024, 11 am-6 pm and Sunday, April 21st, 2024, 11 am – 6 pm
Final Round Award Ceremony on Stage Live stream: Saturday, April 21st 2024, 3-4 p
Awards
- Green Innovator Award: Recognizing the team that proposes the most innovative and eco-friendly solution
- Environmental Impact Award: Given to the team that demonstrates the most significant potential for positive environmental impact.
- Scientific Demonstration Excellence Award: Recognizing exceptional prowess in methodological rigor, critical thinking, and innovative demonstration within scientific investigations, this accolade honors outstanding contributions to scientific knowledge.
- STEM Pioneer School Award: Recognizing the school that blazes trails in embracing and encouraging students to engage in pioneering STEM challenges, particularly those focused on sustainability.