STEM Student Challenge
Are you holding Think Computer Science this year?
We will no longer be holding Think Computer Science, the Challenge will be our annual student event going forward. Our aim has always been to reach as many students as possible, with a view to showcasing the many ways in which computer science and other STEM fields impact our lives daily, and the possible career paths available within them.
A one-day event limits the number of students we can reach, as well as being biased to those in the surrounding area. It also means taking a large number of students out of school for a day and we recognise that this puts a strain on resources and budgets. The challenge will enable us to reach more students in a way that we hope will complement current school activities and after-school clubs.
Who can enter the Challenge?
Students in years 8-10 (S2-S4 in Scotland), in teams of 4-6 students. Schools may enter more than one team.
I’m a teacher – how do I get my school involved?
You will need to register your school at https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3027611/stemstudentchallenge. The deadline for video entry submissions is 5pm on 10 February 2017.
I’m a student – how can I get involved?
You will need to be part of a team entered by your school – please speak to your teacher about this.
My team is registered – now what?
Download an information pack for further instructions. Your teacher will receive emails throughout the competition, and if they have any questions they can always contact us at stemsc@microsoft.com.
What’s the format of the Challenge?
See the ‘About’ page and/or download an information pack.
Are there any resources I can refer to?
See the ‘Downloads and Resources’ section of the website.
How do we submit our entry?
You’ll find details on how your teacher can submit your entry in the information pack.
Where can I find the judging criteria for the Challenge?
You’ll find the judging criteria in the information pack.
Where can I find the Challenge rules?
Please refer to the “Challenge rules” section of the website.
Who should I contact if I have a question?
Please contact stemsc@microsoft.com.