DC Summer STEM Academy Competition
Washington Academy of Sciences
IntermediateWashington, DCJune 1 annually8 weeks, 15 hrs/week
High‑school teams from DC, Maryland, and Virginia develop a prototype solution to an environmental challenge (e.g., water quality monitoring). Teams use Arduino, sensors, and data visualization tools, presenting their project to a panel of scientists for awards.
Eligibility
Grades 9‑12, students enrolled in DC public or charter schools or neighboring MD/VA schools, GPA 2.5+
Skills you'll gain
Sensor integrationProgramming (Python/Arduino)Environmental data analysisPrototype fabrication
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