2018 CASTUSA -Young Eagles Cup (YEC) STEM Project Contest
Chinese Association for Science and Technology USA announces the beginning of application to the inaugural CASTUSA- Young Eagles Cup (YEC) - STEM Project Contest.
The goal of the contest is to promote science and technology education, promote self-study and practice of mathematics, science and engineering knowledge and skills, and promote team work, communication and presentation skills among youth through building and showcasing their independently created technology projects and products.
The projects will be judged by scientists and technology experts. 10 selected finalists will be invited to attend the 26th CASTUSA annual conference to be held in Yale University on Oct. 13, 2018. There will be prizes for the winners and all finalists will have designated session to meet and chat with Nobel prize winners, distinguished scientists and entrepreneurs at the conference.
Type of projects: Scientific papers, Innovative devices, Robots, Computer software, Crafts
Requirement for projects:
Innovative: created and developed independently by applicant(s), IP right owned by applicant(s)
Practical: can be applied to real life situations
Language: English
Timeline for application:
Application Deadline: Sep.23, 2018
Finalist announcement: Sep. 28, 2018
Requirement for participants:
Must be between Grade 7 and Grade 12 in Fall 2018 semester for US participants(please provide proof)
In equivalent age group internationally (provide proof).
Application Form:
Fill out the form online https://goo.gl/pHSi26
Send personal bio with photos, project demo slides and video to CASTUSA.STEM@gmail.com, with project name on subject line.
Required application materials:
Detailed project description
Demo video(2 minutes)
Presentation slides
Other supporting materials
Application Fee: $30
Score Criteria:
Original/Innovativeness: 25%
Practicality: 25%
Economic Value: 25%
Presentation: 25%
Procedure:
Presentation/Demo:5 minutes,3 minutes Q&A
Display(in display room):poster;device;robot;craft;software
Award ceremony:at Award Gala
Prize:
Gold Medal(1): $500
Silver Medal(2): $300
Bronze Medal(7): $100
2018 旅美科技协会幼鹰杯青少年科技项目展示竞赛开始报名
活动宗旨:
通过征集,评比青少年(7年级到12年级)个人和集体自主创作的科技项目,10个优异项目团队将被邀请参加在旅美科协分会和总会的年会上展示,并获得与诺贝尔奖得主,杰出科学家企业家交流闭门交流的机会,激发促进青少年对科学和技术的兴趣,培养自主学习和实践的能力,锻炼团队协作组织能力和演讲沟通能力。
项目类别:
科学实验与发现(论文),创新装置;机器人;计算机应用程序;手工产品。
项目要求:
创新:自主研究,开发,知识产权归属提交人
实用:有实用价值
语言:英文
参与者年龄类别:
北美2018秋季7年级至12年级学生
年龄对等的国际学生
报名方法:
表格链接: https://goo.gl/pHSi26
Email:发送附带照片的个人简介,项目介绍,PPT,演示视频至CASTUSA.STEM@gmail.com, 在标题上请标注项目名字
提交材料:
项目详细描述
演示视频(2分钟)
演示PPT
其它辅助材料
报名截止日期:
9月23报名截止
9月28发通知给决赛入围项目
报名费用:$30
评分标准:
创新性: 25%
实用性: 25%
经济价值: 25%
决赛流程:
陈述(会场):每个项目代表陈述5分钟,答辩3分钟
展示(展示场地):论文墙报;创新装置;机器人;手工产品;计算机程序演示;
发奖:颁奖晚宴上
奖项:
金牌🏅($500)(1名)
银牌🏅($300) (2名)
铜牌🏅($100) (7名)