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Competition
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If you are interested in a math- or science-based career,
you should seriously consider paricipating in competitions
or similar programs. These opportunities will
help you learn about the latest research and will offer
a platform to begin research. This site will be
periodically updated.
Competitions
Intel Science Talent Search
Since 1942, Science Service has made dreams come true
through the Science Talent Search (STS). Intel is the
sponsor of this nationwide competition-America's oldest
and most highly regarded pre-college science contest.
Eligible students include high school seniors in the
United States and territories, and American students
attending school abroad. Each year, almost 2000 students
accept the challenge of completing an entry for the
Intel Science Talent Search, with finalists competing
for the top prize, a $100,000 scholarship.
http://www.sciserv.org/sts/
FIRST Robot Competition
FIRST inspires in young people, their schools and communities
an appreciation of science and technology, and of how
mastering these can enrich the lives of all. Corporate
America provides economic and professional support to
FIRST. Many Fortune 500 companies have significantly
helped FIRST grow and are committed to its continued
progress. Government organizations such as NASA are
key partners in this worthwhile cause. FIRST represents
a cooperative team effort by students, teachers, communities,
corporations, and our government. www.usfirst.org
or 800-871-8326
Junior Engineering Technical Societies (JETS)
A challenging academic team competition, The
Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science
program enables high school students to learn team development
and problem-solving skills using classroom mathematics
to solve real-world problems. The TEAMS competition
is an annual one-day, two-part event that consists of
an open-book, open-discussion exam taken by teams of
four-to-eight high school students. TEAMS presents the
multidisciplinary aspect of engineering work by illustrating
how math and science concepts work together and are
applied to solve real-world problems.
http://www.jets.org/programs/index.cfm
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