Science Fair and Research Symposium Opportunities
Broadcom MASTERS
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The Broadcom MASTERS Program is is the nation's premier middle school STEM competition. The name MASTERS is an acronym for Math, Applied Science, Technology, & Engineering for Rising Stars. Each year, the top 10% of students from certain affiliated regional and state science fairs across the nation are eligible for entry in the Broadcom MASTERS competition. The first stage is an online application that consists of project information and other essays. On the basis of the online application, 300 semifinalists are selected and announced. The 30 finalists are selected from the pool of semifinalists, and the finalists are then invited to meet and compete with the other finalists in-person. Judging occurs over three days and consists of project judging as well as a variety of STEM challenges performed by six teams of five students each. Judges weigh individual performance much more than combined team performance. Broadcom MASTERS grand prizes include:
In order to be nominated for this fascinating research competition, you have to first be a top award winner at a local, statewide, or national affiliated fair. Check on this link to search for all affiliated fairs near you: https://findafair.societyforscience.org
Many members of our STEMinate organization have also been semifinalists and finalists at the Regeneron ISEF fair for multiple years. If you are interested in seeking any additional advice pertaining on how to make an outstanding science fair project for this program, don't hesitate to email: [email protected]!
- Samueli Foundation Prize: $25,000 Grand Award for the top STEM student
- The Robert Wood Johnson Award for Health Advancement: $20,000 for showing most promise in health related fields
- Marconi/Samueli Award for Innovation: $10,000 Award for the top innovator with engineering skills and a project in electrical engineering
- STEM awards (First and Second Place): to the top two students in each area of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
- First Place STEM Awards: $3500 stipend for a STEM-related summer camp and iPad
- Second Place STEM Awards: $2500 stipend for a STEM-related summer camp and iPad
- Rising Star Awards: Trip to observe Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). These awards are given out to the top 6th and 7th graders (at time of project application) that show the most promise.
- Team Award: An iPod Nano is given out to each member of the team that performs the best during the STEM challenges.
In order to be nominated for this fascinating research competition, you have to first be a top award winner at a local, statewide, or national affiliated fair. Check on this link to search for all affiliated fairs near you: https://findafair.societyforscience.org
Many members of our STEMinate organization have also been semifinalists and finalists at the Regeneron ISEF fair for multiple years. If you are interested in seeking any additional advice pertaining on how to make an outstanding science fair project for this program, don't hesitate to email: [email protected]!
Discovery/3M Young Scientist Challenge
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The Young Scientist Challenge is a youth science and engineering competition administered by Discovery Education and 3M for middle school students in the United States. Students apply by creating a 1-2 minute video detailing their idea for a new invention intended to solve an everyday problem. Ten finalists are chosen annually to work alongside a 3M scientist during a summer mentorship and receive a trip to the 3M Innovation Center in St. Paul, Minnesota to compete for $25,000 and the title of America's Top Young Scientist.
The entry period is from December until April each year. A panel of judges from Discovery Education and its partner organizations, educators, and science professionals score qualifying entry videos and choose 10 finalists and up to 51 merit winners, one from each state and the District of Columbia based on the following criteria:
The entry period is from December until April each year. A panel of judges from Discovery Education and its partner organizations, educators, and science professionals score qualifying entry videos and choose 10 finalists and up to 51 merit winners, one from each state and the District of Columbia based on the following criteria:
- Creativity (ingenuity and innovative thinking) (30%)
- Scientific knowledge (30%)
- Persuasiveness and effective communication (20%)
- Overall presentation (20%)
eCYBERMISSION
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eCybermission (stylized as eCYBERMISSION) is a U.S. Army sponsored online educational science fair for students in grades 6–9 in the United States or at US Army schools across the world. The contest is conducted entirely online—groups of 3-4 students submit "Mission Folders", which contain detailed information about their projects choosing either Scientific Inquiry or the Engineering Design Process. The competition selects winners on state, regional, and finally national levels for each grade level. All regional winners receive a one-week trip to the Washington, DC area to attend the National Judging and Educational Event (NJ&EE). Students can win up to $9,000 in savings bonds (maturity value). The NJ&EE event includes many opportunities to meet others, physical training, various workshops and panels, as well as the STEM Challenge, which is a day working with scientists and engineers from different sectors of RDECOM, the department of the Army that oversees the events.
You Be the Chemist Challenge
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The You Be The Chemist Challenge is an exciting academic contest that uses the drama of competition to encourage grade 5‒8 students to explore important chemistry concepts, scientific theories, and laboratory safety. The Challenge operates on three competitive levels: local, state, and national. The top student from each state wins an expenses-paid trip to the National Challenge in Philadelphia in June.
Video Presentation Competitions and Opportunities
Breakthrough Junior Challenge
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The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is an annual global competition for students to inspire creative thinking about science. Students ages 13 to 18 from countries across the globe are invited to create and submit original videos (2:00 minutes in length maximum) that bring to life a concept or theory in the life sciences, physics or mathematics. The submissions are judged on the following:
The Breakthrough Prize was created to honor important advancements in the categories of Fundamental Physics, Life Sciences and Mathematics. The Breakthrough Prizes are sponsored by foundations established by Sergey Brin, Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg, Yuri and Julia Milner, and Anne Wojcicki. The Breakthrough Prize aims to celebrate the best scientific work and inspire the next generation of scientists.
- Student’s ability to communicate complex scientific ideas in engaging, illuminating, and imaginative ways.
The Breakthrough Prize was created to honor important advancements in the categories of Fundamental Physics, Life Sciences and Mathematics. The Breakthrough Prizes are sponsored by foundations established by Sergey Brin, Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg, Yuri and Julia Milner, and Anne Wojcicki. The Breakthrough Prize aims to celebrate the best scientific work and inspire the next generation of scientists.