D128 STEAM
2024 Showcase
An opportunity for VHHS and LHS students to showcase their STEAM projects that they have worked so hard on this past semester. Students will compete in the categories: Science, Technology, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Equity, Arts, and Math to create solutions to real world problems.
Winners
| Points | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30 pts | Problem Identification: How pertinent is your problem? |
| 20 pts | Solution: How feasible and logical is your project? |
| 20 pts | Creativity: How innovative and DARING is your project? |
| 20 pts | Theme: How well does your project fit the theme? |
| 10 pts | Presentation: How professional and engaging is it? |
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded based on the overall scores and performance in each division. Here's what you can win:
- First Place: Exciting Prize and Certificate of Achievement
- Second Place: Amazing Prize and Certificate of Achievement
- Third Place: Fantastic Prize and Certificate of Achievement
Timeline
Here is a timeline for this year's STEAM Showcase:
- NOW! - Submit your project by using link above
- 1/8, 2:00 PM - Deadline to submit/edit your submision.
- 1/10 - The top 3-6 from each division will be asked to present their projects to judges on 1/12
- 1/12 - VHHS presentations during lunch periods
- 1/12 - Award Ceremony at VHHS
FAQ
What kinds of problems should I tackle? I'm lost!
Try the UN Development Goals website for ideas. Think big, and think impactful.
What is the overall division? Can I win it?
If you sign up for 3 or more divisions, you're automatically entered. Your average score across your divisions will be your overall score. (And no, it's not edible.)
I created a project this semester for class or a club or for fun, can I use that project?
Yes, absolutely!!! That's the idea, to show off cool things you've made!
How do I enroll in the overall division (which has the biggest prizes)?
If you apply to the 3 or more divisions (Science, Tech, Engineer, etc…), you automatically get enrolled in the overall division. Your average score for each division you enter is your overall score. If you do not win in the overall division, you can still win in the individual divisions.
Q: How will prizes work?
Each entry will receive prizes based on its performance. If you're entering as a group, it's up to your team to divvy up prizes.
Can I win more than one division/prize?
Unfortunately, no. You may only win one of the individual divisions or win the overall (which is what you want).
I am a part of a team, but there is only one prize (or fewer prizes than team members). Can I have more?
No. Your team is responsible for the dividing of the prizes.
That was a lot of words. Can I have some project examples?
Science: Experiment on stress' contributions to tumor progression
Technology: Student-made video games
Engineering: Road redesigns of Route 60
Entrepreneur: Homework helper, stock trading program
Equity: Proposal for ending child marriage
Arts: Pending
Math: Pending