A STEM competition for middle school students that encourages teamwork and problem-solving through science-based questions and sustainability challenges.
Science | STEM
You Be The Chemist Challenge
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- Phone: Currently Unavailable
- Contact: challenge@chemed.org
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- Chemical Educational Foundation
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 50000
- Cost: Free
- Estimated Time Commitment: Major
- Participant Format: Large Team
- Event Format: Hybrid
- Competition Format: Exam, Simulation/Challenge
- Reach: United States and Canada
- Event Size: Large
Participation Information
Teams of 3-4 students participate in regional events answering science questions and create a video proposing a startup company aimed at solving sustainability issues.
Based on science knowledge, teamwork, and video project creativity.
$10,000 for 1st place; certificates, medals, and recognition for excellence in chemistry
Teams of 3-4 students participate in regional events answering science questions and create a video proposing a startup company aimed at solving sustainability issues.
1. Register between October and December. 2. Participate in Regional Challenges from January to March. 3. Winners advance to the national finals.
Study materials, video creation tools
Based on science knowledge, teamwork, and video project creativity.