Alaska Statewide High School Science Symposium (ASHSSS)
http://www.uaf.edu/csem/ashsss
The Alaska Statewide High School Science Symposium (ASHSSS) provides information about past science project winners, as well as a step by step guide to creating a research project. The site includes "how-to’s" for all components of a science project, as well as online forms that students need to fill out.
ARCUS Award
http://www.arcus.org/award/
Undergraduate and graduate researchers are eligible for ARCUS’s annual award for Arctic Research Excellence. Financial rewards are awarded based on each student applicant’s research paper.
eCYBERMISSION
http://www.ecybermission.com
eCYBERMISSION is a web-based math, science, and technology competition supported by the United States Army for students in grades 6-9. Teams of students propose a solution to a real problem in their community and compete for regional and national awards.
ExploraVision Awards
http://www.exploravision.org
Toshiba and the National Science Teachers Association host the ExploraVision Awards. Students in grades K-12 participate in a competition that encourages scientific and technological creativity, as well as teamwork.
NAGT’s Awards
http://www.nagt.org/awards.html
The National Association of Geology Teachers (NAGT) supports students with a variety of summer field programs and awards.
National History Day
http://nationalhistoryday.org
National History Day (NHD) is a yearlong history education program created to facilitate students’ active learning. A National History Day contest, which includes dramatic performances, exhibits, documentaries, and research papers, is held every June.
National Ocean Sciences Bowl
http://www.coreocean.org/Dev2Go.web?id=208648&rnd=10712
The Consortium for Oceanographic Research and Education (CORE) administers national competition to high school students on topics related to oceanography. The National Ocean Sciences Bowl, held annually in April, was created to increase knowledge, understanding, and interest in the study of oceans.
National Science Teachers Association Awards
http://www.nsta.org/awardscomp
The National Science Teachers Association provides various awards, grants, and competitions to both students and educators throughout the year. These honors are provided for a variety of students, faculty, and staff.
Odyssey of the Mind
http://www.odysseyofthemind.com
Odyssey of the Mind is an international problem-solving program that provides five problems for students of all ages to solve. The problems cover a vast number of science fields and various types of talents. Additionally, the competition encourages both team work and creativity. The site also includes classroom activities for educators from Odyssey and NASA.
United States Academic Decathlon
http://www.usad.org/
The United States Academic Decathlon is an annual scholastic competition for high school students that teaches participants various subjects of school curriculum and teamwork and sportsmanship. The super quiz portion of this decathlon is on one of the various components of science, from astrology to biology.
Vermont State Science and Math Fair
http://www2.norwich.edu/hoppe/scifair/home.htm
Sponsored by the Vermont Principals’ Association, in affiliation with the Intel International science and Engineering Fair, the Vermont State Science and Math Fair is an annual state-wide fair allowing high school individual students, as well as teams, to participate. Judges are provided and monetary prizes are awarded to the winners.
Young Naturalist Awards
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/youngnaturalistawards/
In order to promote science participation, the American Museum of Natural History, along with J.P. Morgan Chase, have created an annual research-based essay contest for students in grades 7-12 called the Young Naturalist Awards. This competition allows students to expand their knowledge of science, as well as become creative since the theme of the contest, "Science Discovery Begins with Expeditions!," does not change.
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