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Empowering Student STEM Advocates: Join the 10th Annual National Advocacy Conference!
Calling all high school students with a passion for robotics and a drive to make a difference: get ready to embark on a transformative journey at the highly anticipated 10th Annual National Advocacy...
Introducing the Best in Show Winners of the Spring 2023 Plant the Moon/Plant Mars Challenge!
In a quest to understand plant growth in otherworldly environments, students from across the globe have competed in yet another outstanding season of the Plant the Moon/Plant Mars Challenge. We...
A Master Class in Addressing “Failure” in Competitions
For all those competitors out there, whether in academic competitions or athletic ones, this champion gives an amazing take on a question about failure. In the press conference after losing in the...
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Benefits of Problem-Solving in the K-12 Classroom
From solving complex algebra problems to investigating scientific theories, to making inferences about written texts, problem-solving is central to every subject explored in school. Even beyond the...
Four essential life skills students will learn from competing in academic competitions
Academic competitions are becoming extremely popular for good reason. They are a great way to subsidize learning and help students fill in the gaps missing from their school's regular curriculum....
The importance of learning to make a mathematically sound risk analysis.
Students learn many valuable things in school, but one important lesson missing in most curriculum is the ability to make a mathematically sound risk analysis. School is a safe environment, as it...
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Empowering Student STEM Advocates: Join the 10th Annual National Advocacy Conference!
Calling all high school students with a passion for robotics and a drive to make a difference: get ready to embark on a transformative journey at the highly anticipated 10th Annual National Advocacy...
Introducing the Best in Show Winners of the Spring 2023 Plant the Moon/Plant Mars Challenge!
In a quest to understand plant growth in otherworldly environments, students from across the globe have competed in yet another outstanding season of the Plant the Moon/Plant Mars Challenge. We...
The Future of Space Technology: Highlights from the Inaugural SEA Space Station Technology Badge and Pitch Competition
The field of space exploration and technology has seen remarkable growth in recent years, and the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators are gearing up to take it to the next level. The...
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A Master Class in Addressing “Failure” in Competitions
For all those competitors out there, whether in academic competitions or athletic ones, this champion gives an amazing take on a question about failure. In the press conference after losing in the...
How Leading Competitions Teach Students Critical Thinking Skills
Critical-thinking skills are crucial for students to thrive in the 21st century business world. Unfortunately, this is also one of those skills that is not a direct part of many school curriculums....
Four essential life skills students will learn from competing in academic competitions
Academic competitions are becoming extremely popular for good reason. They are a great way to subsidize learning and help students fill in the gaps missing from their school's regular curriculum....