Are you a STEM educator or professional looking to make a difference in STEM education at the pre-university level? Then look no further; the Future City Competition from DiscoverE is here! 

DiscoverE is a nonprofit dedicated to providing global resources, programs, and connections between K-12 students and engineers and STEM professionals. There is a special focus on reaching girls and under-represented and under-served students. DiscoverE is the backbone organization behind some of the earliest and most broadly adopted STEM and engineering programs available. They are free to all students and it is our intent to remain at no cost.

DiscoverE’s Future City Competition is a hands-on cross-curricular educational program that brings STEM to life for students in grades 6 through 8. Using the Engineering Design Process (EDP) and project management skills, students showcase their solutions to a citywide sustainability issue. This year’s challenge asks students to address climate change in their city. This program has grown to encompass more than 45,000 students annually in the US, Canada, China, Egypt, and Nigeria.

While the educator and team registration for this year’s competition have already closed, the program competition is dependent on the participation of mentors, judges, and volunteers. The regional and national competitions will take place on weekends in January and February. You can learn more about the roles and commitments for these opportunities right here. When you are ready, you can register for the opportunity that is right for you!  

If you are a pre-university STEM educator or student, be sure to keep an eye out for next year’s competition for the chance to enter as a team contestant!