The STEM Project Award is a competition for primary school students that celebrates and recognizes excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) projects. This award is designed to encourage and inspire young learners to explore their interests and develop their skills in STEM fields.
Students can participate in the award by submitting a project that demonstrates their creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a STEM subject. Projects can be individual or team-based and can include experiments, prototypes, models, or digital presentations.
The award will be judged by a panel of experts in STEM fields, who will evaluate submissions based on their originality, technical merit, and impact on the wider community. Winners will receive recognition and prizes, such as certificates, trophies, and opportunities to showcase their work to a wider audience.
The STEM Project Award is an exciting opportunity for primary school students to demonstrate their STEM knowledge and skills and to be recognized for their achievements. This award will not only encourage students to pursue their interests in STEM subjects, but also promote STEM education and careers among the next generation of learners.
Judging Criteria for the STEM Project Award (High School):
- Originality and creativity: The nominee’s ability to think outside the box and develop a unique and innovative solution to a STEM problem.
- Relevance to real-world issues: The nominee’s ability to apply STEM concepts and skills to real-world issues and to make a positive impact on the community.
- Scientific accuracy: The nominee’s understanding and application of scientific principles, including the accuracy of data collection and analysis.
- Technical skills: Evidence of the nominee’s technical skills, including coding, design, or engineering skills.
- Collaboration and teamwork: The nominee’s ability to work effectively with others and to demonstrate teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
- Presentation skills: The nominee’s ability to effectively communicate and present their project, including clear explanations of their methodology and results.
- Potential for further development: The nominee’s potential for further development and growth in STEM, including their ability to expand on their project and take it to the next level.
The judges will use these criteria to evaluate the nominees and determine the winner of the STEM Project Award (High School). The award will be given to the nominee who best exemplifies these qualities and who has developed a successful and impactful STEM project.
2024 STEM Awards are now open for nomination. Nominate here.
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