Missouri launches first-ever statewide science competition for students in 6th-12th grade
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Science Coach, a St. Louis-based national education nonprofit, alongside a Show-Me SCIENCE Coalition of teachers and STEM representatives, announced on Thursday the official launch Missouri's first grade 6-12 state science, engineering and innovation competition.
The inaugural Show-Me SCIENCE Competition will be held April 15 and 16 at St. Charles Community College in Cottleville, Missouri. It is affiliated with the International Science & Engineering Fair.
The competition is part of a broader initiative to build a STEM community in Missouri that supports student research across the state. Student projects are professional-grade research studies that have undergone rigorous judging and earned a spot to compete at the state level by placing in regional competitions. The top winners will advance to the Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona, along with other national and international competitions.
All grade 6-12 students from public, private and home schools who reside in Missouri are eligible to participate in the competition if they qualify at an official regional fair affiliated with ISEF. Students without access to an official regional fair may also compete if they meet the established criteria outlined at showmescience.org. There is no participation fee, and an estimated 250 students are expected to attend.
Funding for the competition comes from private donors. The coalition behind the effort is also seeking donations and support from the general public and companies. To learn more about how to support the competition, visit Show-Me SCIENCE's website.
