Broward STEM + CS Competitions and Events Homepage
STEM + Computer Science, part of the Broward County Public Schools Applied Learning Department is proud to host competitions and events in various areas of interest to our local community. Please use the links provided by each competition or event title below for more information and visit the Calendar of Competitions and Events. These pages are constantly updated.
If you have any questions, please reach out to BrowardSTEM@Browardschools.com
CALENDAR of COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS
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STEM + CS CALENDAR OF COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS
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COMPETITION & EVENT CATEGORIES
Below is a list of competitions and events held by Broward County Public Schools Applied Learning, STEM+CS program. The Name of the Event or Competition will lead you to a page with more information.
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Various STEM + Computer Science quarterly challenges:
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Quarterly | BCPS Public Schools | |
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STEM + CS Drone League |
3rd - 12th Grade competition with variations by grade band
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October - April | BCPS Public Schools |
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The Miami Heat is challenging all schools to reduce energy, water, and food waste from November through March as compared to the school usage from the same period last year. |
Registration begins in October. Challenge dates: Nov-March | BCPS Public Schools, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade school districts |
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SECME STEM Olympiad Regional Competition |
K - 12 Engineering competition with events in:
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December - March | BCPS Public, Private (with fee), Charter (with fee), Homeschool (with fee) |
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Computer Science Education Week |
Every December, we celebrate Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) for an entire month! This is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field. |
December 9 - 15 Content will be updated by November |
BCPS Public Schools |
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BrowardSTEM FPL SeaPerch Tournament |
4th - 12th Grade Underwater ROV engineering competition with events in:
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January - April | Any BCPS Public, Private, Charter, Homeschool within the FPL Electric Service Area |
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VEX robotics at BCPS are divided into two categories: VEX IQRC (elementary and middle) and VEX V5RC (middle and high school) |
October - March | BCPS Public, Private (with fee), Charter (with fee) |
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BCPS esports |
BCPS esports in education provides new opportunities for students to engage in their school community and foster teamwork. BCPS esports at Broward County Public Schools started in 2022 and is now in various schools. For middle and high school BCPS students. |
See calendar |
BCPS Public Schools |
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The annual Broward Youth Climate Summit provides a platform for BCPS students in grades 5-12 to engage in climate solutions, learn about professional careers related to climate change, advocate for policy change, and promote environmental sustainability. |
February 7, 2025 |
BCPS Public Schools Grades 5-12 Only BCPS teachers can apply to the Summit to bring their students |
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BCPS P3 Eco-Challenge recognizes and rewards traditional BCPS schools, teachers, students, non-instructional and custodial staff for their efforts to learn about and implement environmentally sustainable measures and green initiatives within their schools and communities. |
October-April | BCPS schools, educators, students, custodial and non-instructional staff |