Competitions

Who doesn’t love competitions?  Here are some competitions you can join!

Competition Name/ Location	Description	Registration Deadline	Due Date (or day of event)	Fees/ Prizes
Engineering Design Competition (EDC) Varies	The Engineering Design Competition is a collaborative activity that involves several aspects of physics and engineering, ranging from software engineering to electrical engineering. Teams will exhibit their design project in a Regional Conference.	2/11/14*	3/15/14*	Check registration site for fees/ Several awards
Northrop Grumman High School Innovation Challenge Varies	The High School Innovation challenge is an annual high school design challenge hosted by Northrop Grumman. Teams of up to 10 students are challenged to design an engineering solution under the mentorship of employees.	VariesContact HSInnovationChallenge@ngc.com for more info.	Varies	Depends
Intel ISEF Los Angeles, CA	The Intel ISEF is one of the most prestigious science competitions for high school students to showcase their independent research. Requirements: – Participated in one science fair affiliated with Intel ISEF	Several deadlines. Check website for more info.	5/11-5/16	No Fee/ Monetary awards; Recognition
Intel STS Varies	Intel STS is the nation’s most prestigious science research competition for high school seniors. Participants are the brightest young minds in STEM who have completed independent science research projects.	Application opens on 8/1/13No registration.	Transcripts/ Recommendations due: 12/6/13 Application Deadline: 11/20/14	No Fee/ Monetary awards; Recognition
FIRST Robotics Competition Varies	FIRST Robotics Competition invites teams of high school students to compete in a series of challenges by building and designing robots for specific tasks. Join your school’s robotics team to participate or start your own team!	Varies for location and competition	Varies for location and competition	Varies/ Varies
NASA What If Competition Online	The NASA What If Competition encourages high school students to explore green propulsion through a fun design challenge. One challenge included designing the most efficient vehicle propulsion system using soda and candy.	3/8/14* Register here.	3/31/14*	No fee/ Special recognition, school visit, What-If t-shirt
TEAMS Competition Varies	TEAMS is an annual competition for high school students to collaborate in teams to solve real-world engineering challenges. Part 1 comprises of 8 multiple-choice questions that must be completed in 90 minutes, while Part 2 involves 8 short essay responses to be completed in 90 minutes.	Register here beginning 9/4/13*	1 day between 2/11 3/11* 6/28-7/2*	$125 per team/ “Best in State” awards
Tech Challenge Tech Museum, San Jose CA	The Tech Challenge is an annual team design challenge for students in grades 5-12. Participants will work in teams of 2 to 6 students to apply their academic knowledge of science and engineering to solve real-world problems. This is a fun competition that tests anyone’s creativity and design skills. No prior experience necessary!	Register before due date	4/20 4/21	$50/ Numerous awards (i.e. most efficient)
Real World Design Challenge (RWDC) States: Varies Finals: Washington, D.C.	The Real World Design Challenge is an annual competition that gives high school students the opportunity to work on real world engineering challenges. Teachers will be given several engineering resources, and teams of 3-7 students will use these resources to address an engineering challenge. The first round involves a competition for a state-level Governor’s Cup, and winning teams will participate in the national finals in Washington D.C.	10/25/14* Sign up here.	1/18/14*	No fee/ Recognition; paid trip to Washington D.C.; numerous awards
Verizon Innovative App Challenge Varies	The Verizon Innovative App Challenge is a competition for high school students to submit an original mobile app concept to address problems in the community.	Registration opens 10/15/13*	Submission period is between 12/1/13-1/18/14*	Check site for fee info/ $10,000 for their schools, a Samsung Galaxy Tablet for each member