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New STEM Competition - First Annual

Written by Lori Blantz | Oct 2, 2025 11:45:00 AM

 

Announcing The First Annual Delta Waterfowl Outdoor STEM Safety Invention Competition!

Click here 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.
  • 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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