The outline
The Robogals Science Challenge is a global science competition for girls, enabling them to learn a bit more about science and engineering. By conducting projects or experiments with a friend, parent or another mentor, girls are encouraged to pursue a interest in the versatile discipline. Entries to the competition are submitted online in the form of videos, photos and writing, in three age categories. The competition spans across ten months, culminating in an online awards ceremony where the top 12 groups or individuals will be invited, and the winners are announced.
The challenge
The Challenge consists of two parts: the Minor Challenges and the Major Challenge. The Minor Challenges make up the initial part of the contest, where participants can begin to learn about different science and engineering disciplines, as well as having the option of participating in mini experiments. Participants are encouraged to partake in as many Minor Challenges as possible to help build up their skills for the final challenge. The Major Challenge is when participants can create their own experiment and produce a video to exhibit their findings. Both parts of the challenge are submitted through this website.
Girls between ages 5 to 15 can enter the competition, individually or as a team of 2, accompanied by a parent-mentor who is above 18 years of age.
Prizes
The top three entries in each age category (Junior, Intermediate, and Senior) will receive a certificate, medal and an appropriate STEM-based prize for their efforts.
All participants will receive a digital certificate of participation.
Previous Minor Challenges
Software Engineering (Programming) “Build a Stopwatch with JavaScript”
Software Engineering (Non-Programming) “Be Digitally Safe and Internet Awesome”
Environmental Science “Weathering with Walter”
Biology “Tricky Eyes”
Math “Fun with Fractals”
Chemical Engineering “Copper Platting”
Astronomy “Explore Exoplanets”
Electrical Engineering “Build A Temperature Sensor Circuit with Arduino”
Mechanical Engineering “Build a Wind-Powered Car”
Civil Engineering “Make your own Anemometer”
