You Be The Chemist Challenge

STEM

Regional Challenges (following the usual winter pattern)approximate

January 15, 2027 (UTC-5)

A free team competition for US students in grades 5 through 8 that pairs timed chemistry knowledge questions with a video challenge pitching a sustainability-focused start-up idea. Teams advance from Regional Challenges through State Challenges to a National Challenge in Houston, Texas.

Registration

Format: Hybrid
Age: 10-14
Participation: Team
Location: United States
Entry fee: Free
Prize: Scholarship awards for top teams at the National Challenge in Houston, Texas.

Timeline

Regional Challenges (following the usual winter pattern)approximateJanuary 15, 2027 (UTC-5) source
National Challenge (Houston, TX, following the usual spring pattern)approximateApril 1, 2027 (UTC-5) source

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