Last week we started a series on science competitions that you and your school can enter. Today I want to continue this discussion by exploring the EV Challenge competition. This competition is focused on transportation technology.
This week’s science competition is the EV Challenge, which has recently been renamed “SMARTT Challenge.” SMARTT stands for “Students Making Advancements in Renewable Transportation Technology.” The name change was done to reflect the new focus of the competition, which is now on renewable transportation technology.
The sponsor of this competition is the Carolina Electric Vehicle Coalition, Inc. The competition is open to both middle schools and high schools, however, the vehicles need to be driven by a high school student. Registration for this competition is open right now, however, you will need to get your registration in by the deadline which is one month after the Fall school semester begins. The first competition will be at the State Fair in October and the final judging event will be in May of 2009.
There are several forms and rule books that you will need to read through before working on your project. However, your project will be judged on the following seven criteria:
When working on your entry don’t forget to utilize all the resources for energy science projects that are at your disposal including energy science fair supplies providers.
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I wanted to let my niece know about this since she is in high school and would love this! Too bad I missed the deadline, but this gives her great ideas for another time.
Your niece can participate in the next science fair contest by going to http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/science-fair-contest.html which begins September 15, 2009.
I think the website development is a fundamental skill that all our young people really could do with having atleast a grounding in it. The internet opens so many doors to business and enterprise, ideal for projects like this. Do you have the results of what sorts of projects came forward/won for this one?
No, I don’t know who won but am sure you can look it up on the internet.
I’ve been trying to find out who won, but can’t find any information. Does anyone know where I can find this info?
Yes, the winners are always announced in the SciFair Enthusiasts newsletters.
This one was announced in the SciFair Enthusiasts August, 2009 eZine.
We also announce all the contests in this eZine as well as links to the new pages that have science fair ideas, experiments, projects and resources.
If you are looking for the EV Challenge 2008 winners, only the EV Challenge 2007 is listed on their site.
When is the next EV Challenge? My nephew is really into this kind of stuff! Also, where can he apply for this? Any web page to do so?
The EV Science Challenge can always be found here…. It takes place in Australia.
I hope my cousin can get involved in this EV Science Challenge. They live in Perth, Australia and hopefully he will be able to participate. These kinds of competition really challenge our kids to think and development critical thinking.
I’m a little puzzled why a competition on renewable transportation technology uses web development as one of judgment factors.
Probably they use web development as one of the judgement factors because they are looking for someone to hire for their company or ideas for their site.
Unfortunately vested interested companies run a science fair as a way of getting “free” ideas to promote their business and do not pay the student what they deserve. Yes, they give awards, but that cost them nothing compared to what it would cost to hire a bright young employee. And their award is a tax deduction!
I agree with sunshine. Many of the big corporations run most of these types of programs for their own benefit. They should at least acknowledge the actual people that contribute to the bright ideas.
Super Science Fair Projects does not. Our science fair contest is held just by this website and all kids are recognized. Each student receives a certificate award for participating and prizes are awarded. They also each get their own web page where their project is featured.
To tell you the truth I am more interested in the students having the patents beause that means income for them for the rest of the lives. Even if the top winners receives $10,000 as an award, that is nothing compared to how a company benefits if that company manufactures and sells the student’s invention.
It’s surprising how many talented kids there are. I’m always coming across youtube videos posted by kids showing off their latest technical modifications of some electronic game console system. Getting these kids participating in science fair projects with an incentive like your patent idea would reward them with something real and beneficial to them for the rest of their lives. Even if a patent yields no monetary reward, having a patent looks good on their college applications, not to mention when they start looking for employment.
I think its great to get our kids thinking and keep them motivated on current science topics. Getting them exposed to various areas will help develop a more thorough background that will help them to adulthood.
I’m living proof that science fair projects can be very inspirational. It was a challenge like this, 20 years ago, that led to my career in engineering.
This is a great initiative.
Is this competition held annually? I hope this kind of competition will be held in every country as this give big advantage for children education.
The competition is held annually and all students, primary thru college can participate, all over the world. It is an online contest. Please go to http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/science-fair-contest.html to get all the details and see the prizes.
I feel EV challenge is the largest and the fastest growing program for children.
Great competition, fantastic project entries and these challenges without question provide necessary life skills.
This EV challenge is great for kids to be introduced to the world of science.
I’m happy to see this type of program being emphasized in the schools, I’m sure that these and the efforts of a lot of others will be what leads us to a better future in areas like this one.
When will the next contest be? and is there a way to be notified?
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James
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The science fair contest is on now and you have plenty of time Go to http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/science-fair-contest.html to get the details.
Science fair contests are a great way to get kids thinking and also working in teams and they learn a great deal from the experience. We used to have them whilst I was at boarding school, but my daughters school doesn’t participate in any such group activities and its a shame.
Science Projects are often the first introduction that a parent has to the wonderful world of school projects. The science project is the perfect time for a kid to be amazed at the way things work in the world around us. Learning about stuff like friction, static electricity and fire is fascinating and fun.
It’s surprising how many talented kids there are. I’m always coming across youtube videos posted by kids showing off their latest technical modifications of some electronic game console system. Getting these kids participating in science fair projects with an incentive like your patent idea would reward them with something real and beneficial to them for the rest of their lives. Even if a patent yields no monetary reward, having a patent looks good on their college applications, not to mention when they start looking for employment.
I’ve been in the van rental business for many years now and I am always looking at sourcing leaner, greener hire vehicles.
Projects like this are fantastic for kids. I encourage my children to enter similar projects at their school. The future of vehicle hire will be a very different thing than I grew up with. That can only be good news.
Thank you for keeping natural energy alive.
I own a hybrid car and I think it is great that these types of competition are created for the young minds that are the next generation. My hybrid has dramatically reduced my fuel bill at the pump. I believe the kids going to this competition have a lot of great ideas about improving our uses of natural resources for transportation.
Kids must have the time and the tools to experiment and develop a passion for science and engineering. In the near term, that will probably have to take place in after-school programs. Citizen Schools, which operates in 37 sites in seven states, including four Bay Area communities, brings in volunteer engineers, scientists and engineers to engage middle schoolers in hands-on learning.
Projects like this are fantastic for kids. I encourage my children to enter similar projects at their school. The future of vehicle hire will be a very different thing than I grew up with.
A great idea, why not encourage the entrepreneurs of tomorrow to think about ways in which they can sustain the environment that they will inherit.
It’s good to see that schools encourage such great thinking.