This year’s statewide design challenge features an exciting space program called Starlab. Students will explore what it means to live and work in space.
This year’s challenge is: How do we improve the health and well-being of astronauts aboard Starlab orbiting the earth? Develop a plan, system, or product to positively impact the sustainability of the physical and/or mental health of those living in space for an extended period of time.
Competition Process
Each participating school will submit a single solution, created by a student or team of students. Solutions will typically include:- A presentation clearly communicating the proposed idea that could include slides, a poster, or prototype
- Evidence showing the path to the solution through the engineering design cycle
Judging Criteria
The design challenge guidebook will be updated for this year’s challenge to support health and well-being aboard Starlab. Visit the competition's website for updates.Participate
Website: https://osln.org/how-we-help/classroom-opportunities/statewide-design-challenge/
Managing Organization: Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN)
Eligibility:
Any school in Ohio can participate in the challenge. At this time, student teams will be limited to four participants. Final details and requirements for submissions will be published in an upcoming guidebook for educators.
Any school in Ohio can participate in the challenge. At this time, student teams will be limited to four participants. Final details and requirements for submissions will be published in an upcoming guidebook for educators.
Registration Dates
August 6, 2023
5:01pm PDT
Registration Opens
January 8, 2024
4:01pm PST