--- title: New STEM Competition - First Annual description: Delta Fowl Competition --- ![](https://info.iu13.org/hs-fs/hubfs/ECSES%20Instructional%20Technology%20Blog%20by%20Blantz/ECSES%20Tech%20Blog%20Header.jpg?noresize&width=1172&name=ECSES%20Tech%20Blog%20Header.jpg "ECSES Tech Blog Header.jpg") **Use CLEVER - an ECSES Bookmarking Tool to help students and staff find instructional materials and websites easily.  [CLEVER ](https://clever.com/in/lancaster-lebanon-iu-13-1269970/teacher)** ![check box](https://sdk.bitmoji.com/render/panel/3184fac1-45a0-4deb-ab70-35c81b789238-%s-v1.png?transparent=1&palette=1) **Resource Links** [IU13 Schoology](https://iu13.schoology.com) [Brain Pop](http://www.brainpop.com) [Brain Pop Jr. ](http://jr.brainpop.com) [Code.org](https://code.org/) [Discovery Education](http://iu13.discoveryeducation.com) [EdPuzzles](https://edpuzzle.com) [Google Classroom](https://classroom.google.com) [Google Drive](https://drive.google.com) [IXL](http://www.ixl.com/signin/iu13org) [Kahoot](http://www.kahoot.it) [Office 365](https://login.microsoftonline.com) [Padlet](https://padlet.com/auth/login) [Quizalize](https://www.quizalize.com/) [Quizizz](https://quizizz.com/join/) [Quizlet](https://quizlet.com/) [Typing.com](http://www.typing.com) # New STEM Competition - First Annual Posted by [Lori Blantz](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/author/lori-blantz) on Oct 2, 2025 7:45:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   **Announcing The First Annual Delta Waterfowl Outdoor STEM Safety Invention Competition!**[![](https://info.iu13.org/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Oct-01-2025-06-41-36-0154-PM.png?width=327&height=244&name=undefined-Oct-01-2025-06-41-36-0154-PM.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR6r3YtI2IE) [Click here](https://youtu.be/qR6r3YtI2IE) or the image above for more information on this exciting competition announcement! **Competition Details:** - **Competition Overview: **Students (ages 12 through high school seniors) will work in teams of 3 or more to design innovative solutions that improve safety in outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, boating, and hunting. Teams will develop a functional prototype or live/virtual demonstration and present their work at the final judging event. - **For More Information and to Sign Up: **[**Team Registration Form**](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfX2J1-uStWxU9h0nqtlwxk3CGXkO8uFOReu6EW1X5H4IQVLQ/viewform) - **Competition Details** - Challenge Brief: Design or improve safety gear for outdoor activities, using real-world incident data. - Deliverables: Prototype or model, or virtual presentation demonstrating the concept and operation. - Judging: A panel of three judges will evaluate based on innovation, functionality, and impact. - Teams: Up to 20 total teams accepted - Final Competition: May 4, 2026 at the Middle Creek Wildlife Refuge auditorium Reach out to Matt Kneisley mkneisley@deltawaterfowl.org with any questions! 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