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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.

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38 stem competition Events Found

Mar 6

FNC District Wake County Event #1 - FIRST Robotics Competition

FIRST Robotics Competition district event for North Carolina teams. This is a 3-day robotics competition featuring practice matches, qualification matches, playoff matches, and awards. Teams compete for District Ranking Points. The event includes 30 participating teams from across North Carolina. Event code: NCWAK. For safety details and public agendas, visit the event information page on firstinspires.org. Volunteer registration is available.
Heritage High School
Free
3/6/26
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Sourced: https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2026/NCWAK 01-16-2026
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Mar 6

NCDOT Model Bridge Competition

Free, statewide STEM event that provides schools with materials and guidance to design and build model bridges. Students compete against peers from public and private schools. Participating schools have the chance to earn prize money and gain statewide recognition. Regional Competition March 6, 2026; Final Competition April 17, 2026.
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3/6/26
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Sourced: https://nc01911451.schoolwires.net/domain/21343 02-11-2026
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Mar 7

Arkansas Science Olympiad State Tournament

Arkansas Science Olympiad state championship tournament
UA Little Rock
Free
3/7/26
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Sourced: https://ualr.edu/scienceolympiad 01-18-2026
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Mar 7

West Regional Tournament

West Regional Tournament for Science Olympiad Division B (middle school) and Division C (high school) teams
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Free
3/7/26
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Sourced: https://scilympiad.com/ok 01-20-2026
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Mar 7

Arkansas Science Olympiad State Tournament

Arkansas Science Olympiad state championship tournament where regional winners compete for the state title and qualification to the national tournament.
UA Little Rock
Free
3/7/26
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Sourced: https://ualr.edu/scienceolympiad 02-08-2026
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Mar 9

New Jersey State Finals Tournament

New Jersey State Finals Tournament for Science Olympiad. Snow date of Tuesday March 10. Teams qualify through regional tournaments.
Middlesex College
Free
3/9/26
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Sourced: https://njscienceolympiad.org/ 01-18-2026
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Mar 11

Ozark Chapter Model Bridge Contest

The 37th Annual Model Bridge Contest for area students, held in conjunction with the Ozark Science and Engineering Fair. Contest features Middle School (grades 4-8) and High School (grades 9-12) divisions. Top three finishers in each division receive framed certificates and cash prizes. Top two High School finishers are eligible to compete in the International Bridge Contest in Chicago, Illinois on April 25th. Bridge kits can be ordered through the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers website.
Christopher S. Bond Learning Center at the MSU Darr Agricultural Center
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3/11/26
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Sourced: https://mspe.org/event-6469806 01-16-2026
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Mar 12

North Museum Science and Engineering Fair

The North Museum has managed the Science & Engineering Fair in Lancaster County since 2009, recently inviting Lebanon County students to participate. This regional science fair inspires thousands of young researchers to create, design, and discover the joys of science and engineering. As one of six fairs in Pennsylvania affiliated with the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the top two students from the senior division earn a place at ISEF to compete with 1,500 peers worldwide. Open to students in grades 6-12 from all school types including public, private, charter, online, parochial, and home schools.
Millersville University
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3/12/26
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Sourced: https://northmuseum.org/nmsef 02-09-2026
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Mar 13

2026 Arkansas 4-H SeaPerch Challenge

The Arkansas 4-H SeaPerch Challenge is held every year as a qualifier for the International SeaPerch Challenge in College Park, Maryland. Competition includes multiple events: Technical Design Report, Meet the Team Interview, Mission Course (Storm Response: Technology in Action for Recovery and Relief theme), and Obstacle Course. Multiple classes available: Junior Stock (ages 8-10), Intermediate Stock (ages 11-13), Senior Stock (9th grade and above), and Open Class. Optional events include Real-World Innovation Poster and Community Outreach Project. Registration through local county extension office required by noon on February 13, 2026.
University of Arkansas Little Rock
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3/13/26
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Sourced: https://4h.uada.edu/programs/science/engineering-technology/seaperch.aspx 02-08-2026
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Mar 14

VEX Robotics State Championship

VEX Robotics State Championship held in Clarksville, TN, related to Engineers Week 2026 activities
Virtual
Free
3/14/26
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Sourced: https://mjecm.org/ 01-15-2026
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Mar 21

38th North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair (NCSEF)

The 38th annual North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair hosted at North Carolina State University. This is the state-level competition for students who advance from regional fairs. NCSEF is affiliated with the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair for grades 9-12 and the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge for grades 6-8.
North Carolina State University
Free
3/21/26
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Sourced: https://ncsef.org/ 01-17-2026
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Mar 21

42nd Annual South Dakota Science Olympiad State Tournament

The 42nd Annual South Dakota Science Olympiad State Tournament featuring 23 events spanning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics disciplines. Team preliminary rosters due March 6, 2026. Previous champions: Div B - Yankton Middle School, Div C - Yankton High School.
University of South Dakota
Free
3/21/26
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Sourced: https://sdscioly.org/ 01-20-2026
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Mar 26

Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF)

The Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF) is the state science fair for Arizona. Managed by Arizona Science Center, AzSEF brings together first-place winners from school, homeschool, district, county, and regional science fairs across Arizona to compete for thousands of dollars in prizes and scholarships. The Grand Award winners in the Senior Division from the state-level fair will be selected to compete at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (RISEF). Registration opens February 2, 2026. Awards Ceremony at Arizona Science Center on March 28, 2026.
Desert Financial Arena
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3/26/26
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Sourced: https://azscience.org/visit/events/arizona-science-engineering-fair-azsef 01-15-2026
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Mar 26

Iowa Regional FIRST Robotics Competition

Multi-day FIRST Robotics Competition bringing together more than 50 high school teams from the Midwest and beyond. Teams compete with robots they designed, built, and programmed. Event includes qualification matches, alliance selections, playoff matches, and awards ceremony. Open to public Thursday 8:30am-6pm, Friday 8am-5:45pm, and Saturday with full competition schedule. Saturday features opening ceremonies at 8:30am, qualification matches until 12:15pm, lunch break, playoff matches 1:30-4:30pm, and awards ceremony until 6pm. UNI offers $2,000 STEM scholarships to participating juniors. Volunteers needed for field reset, safety monitoring, and crowd control.
University of Northern Iowa McLeod Center and the Dome
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3/26/26
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Sourced: https://stem.uni.edu/robotics 01-18-2026
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Mar 27

Academic Showdown 2026 Region 3 Competition

Academic competition event lasting from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm EDT. Part of the Academic Showdown 2026 series.
Virtual
Free
3/27/26
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Sourced: https://wvde.us/events/2026/3/academic-showdown-2026-region-3-competition 02-11-2026
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Mar 28

SeaPerch Challenge

The SeaPerch Challenge is a hands-on underwater robotics competition where K-12 students design, build, and operate their own remotely operated vehicle (ROV). Students participate in pool-based challenges including obstacle courses and mission courses simulating post-storm recovery efforts. Teams also participate in judges' interviews to showcase their engineering process. The event features three divisions: Elementary, Middle School, and High School. Top teams may advance to the International SeaPerch Challenge in College Park, Maryland on May 30-31. The application deadline has been extended to February 9.
Jenks Trojan Aquatic Center
Free
3/28/26
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Sourced: https://tulsastem.org/stem-resources-for-oklahoma-educators/seaperch-challenge 02-10-2026
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Apr 2

FIN District Washington Event presented by Toyota IN & VA CARA

FIRST Robotics Competition district event for Week 5 of the 2026 season. Teams compete for District Ranking Points based on performance and awards. Event includes practice matches, qualification matches, playoff matches, and awards ceremonies. Part of the FIRST Indiana Robotics District with 27 participating teams from across Indiana.
Washington High School
Free
4/2/26
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Sourced: https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2026/INWAS 02-11-2026
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Apr 2

PCH District Gainesville Event - FIRST Robotics Competition

FIRST Robotics Competition district event for the Peachtree District. Teams compete for District Ranking Points and awards. Event includes practice matches, qualification matches, playoff matches, and awards ceremony. This is a multi-day robotics competition for high school teams.
Riverside Preparatory Academy
Free
4/2/26
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Sourced: https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2026/GAGAI 02-11-2026
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Apr 2

2026 FIM District Livonia Event presented by Aisin

FIRST Robotics Competition district event for teams in Michigan. This is Week 5 of the competition season running from Thursday, April 2 to Saturday, April 4, 2026. Teams will compete in practice matches, qualification matches, and playoff matches, with awards ceremony. Teams receive District Ranking Points based on performance and awards. 40 teams participating including teams from across Michigan. Event hosted by FIRST in Michigan District.
Churchill High School
Free
4/2/26
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Sourced: https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2026/MILIV 02-11-2026
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Apr 2

2026 FIT District Amarillo Event - FIRST Robotics Competition

FIRST Robotics Competition district event as part of the FIRST In Texas District. Teams competing at this event receive District Ranking Points based on their performance and awards. The event includes practice matches, qualification matches, playoff matches, and awards ceremonies. Event code: TXAMA. Volunteer opportunities available.
Amarillo Civic Center
Free
4/2/26
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Sourced: https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2026/TXAMA 02-11-2026
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Apr 2

2026 FIT District Dripping Springs Event

FIRST In Texas District robotics competition event. This is a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) district event where teams compete in robotics matches and can receive awards. Teams earn District Ranking Points based on their performance. The event includes practice matches, qualification matches, playoff matches, and awards ceremonies. 32 teams are registered to participate from various locations across Texas.
Dripping Springs High School
Free
4/2/26
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Sourced: https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2026/TXDRI 02-11-2026
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Apr 2

2026 NE District UVM Event - FIRST Robotics Competition

FIRST Robotics Competition district event for New England teams. Event code VTBUR. Teams competing receive District Ranking Points based on performance and awards. Features practice matches, qualification matches, playoff matches, and awards ceremony. Part of the New England District competition system.
Patrick Gym
Free
4/2/26
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Sourced: https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2026/VTBUR 02-12-2026
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Apr 2

2026 Event Information - FIT District Space City @ Friendswood Event #2

FIRST Robotics Competition district event featuring 34 teams competing in matches, rankings, and awards. Part of the FIRST In Texas District system where teams earn District Ranking Points based on performance. Event includes practice matches, qualification matches, playoff matches, and awards ceremony. Volunteer registration available.
Clear Brook High School
Free
4/2/26
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Sourced: https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2026/TXCL2 02-12-2026
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Apr 9

Colorado Science & Engineering Fair

The Colorado State Science Fair, Inc. provides a dynamic platform through the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair, to honor students' excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics; providing opportunities for students from all regions of the state to create and showcase their research in settings that nurture interest in science and technology. CSEF promotes critical thinking, professional skills, high ethical standards, and life-long learning in an environment of accessibility by all students. Activities include exhibit hall presentations, student registration, judging interviews, and awards ceremonies.
Colorado State University
Free
4/9/26
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Sourced: https://csef.natsci.colostate.edu/ 01-18-2026
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Apr 11

OKSciOly State Tournament

Oklahoma Science Olympiad State Tournament for Division B (middle school) and Division C (high school) teams at the University of Central Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma
Free
4/11/26
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Sourced: https://scilympiad.com/ok 01-20-2026
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