The 2024 AIChE K-12 STEM Outreach Competition is back, and this year it promises to be bigger and better. The competition will take place on October 27th in conjunction with the 2024 AIChE Annual Meeting and Annual Student Conference in San Diego, and it serves as the cornerstone of AIChE’s efforts to inspire young minds through hands-on STEM activities.
Who can participate?
The competition is open to AIChE members, including undergraduates and professionals, who are passionate about making a difference in K-12 education. This is a unique opportunity to create engaging, interactive modules that connect chemical engineering concepts to real-world applications.
What’s new this year?
For 2024, the competition will be held in an in-person format, offering participants a dynamic environment to showcase their projects. Modules will be judged on creativity, feasibility, and their ability to engage young audiences. Top entries will receive cash awards and be featured in AIChE’s educational resource repository.
Submission guidelines
Participants must submit both a video demonstration and a written component for their module. The deadline for submissions is September 9th, 2024, so be sure to start preparing your entry soon!
Why participate?
This competition is more than just a contest; it’s a chance to make a lasting impact on the future of STEM education. By participating, you’ll not only gain recognition but also contribute valuable educational resources that can inspire the next generation of engineers.
Learn more and register
For detailed guidelines and registration, visit the AIChE K-12 STEM Outreach Competition.
Mark your calendars for October 27th and get ready to showcase your innovative ideas in San Diego!
Learn more about the 2024 AIChE Annual Meeting and the 2024 AIChE Annual Student Conference.
AIChE Foundation – All for Good Campaign
This initiative is supported by generous sponsorship from PPG and the AIChE Foundation's Doing a World of Good Campaign.