About the Challenge:Presented by the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium and the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation, the STEM Inventor's Challenge is currently in its 9th year of existence. The purpose of the Challenge is to introduce students to emerging technology such as 3D printing, as they complete a series of mini-design challenges before using their acquired design skills to develop a unique invention or innovation. Thanks to the generous donations from the Stiles- Nicholson Foundation we have been able to place over 120 3D printers in local middle schools, introduce over 1000 students to 3D printing, and hand out over $15,000 in prizes to participating students.
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- Student Welcome Packet
- Tinkercad Tutorials
- Engineering Design Process Videos & Guides
- Prior Years’ Sample Videos & Video Tutorials
- Mini-Challenge Descriptions & Final Invention Rubric
Past Challenges (NOT CURRENT, DO NOT WORK ON THESE)
- Welcome Packet
- Setting Up Tinkercad Tutorial
- 3D Printer Troubleshooting
- Teacher Checklist
Videos From Past Competitions
2020 Middle School Winners (St.Mark's):
2020 Elementary School Winner (Equestrian Trails):
2019 Middle School Winners (Independence Middle School):
2018 Middle School Winners (St.Mark's):
2017 Middle School Winners (Independence):
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* Below is the this team's 2018 submission, which was also a finalist.*
Link to Video
* Below is the this team's 2018 submission, which was also a finalist.*
More Great Projects (Osceola Creek 3rd Place 2019):
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