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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

STEM + CS CALENDAR OF COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS

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.

Event / Competition Name	Description of Event / Competition	Season / Date	Open to
STEM+CS Quarterly Challenges	Various STEM + Computer Science quarterly challenges: P3 Eco-Challenge environmental challenges Minecraft VEX Robotics Challenges Drones Other challenges by other providers	Quarterly	BCPS Public Schools
STEM + CS Drone League	3rd - 12th Grade competition with variations by grade band Elementary - engineering, navigating & flying drones through competition course Middle & High - navigating, driving, & programming drones through various competition courses.	October - April	BCPS Public Schools
How Low Can You Go Challenge	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
SECME STEM Olympiad Regional Competition	K - 12 Engineering competition with events in: Digital Banner Essay Mousetrap Car Water Bottle Rocket FPL Generators Bionic Hand	December - March	BCPS Public, Private (with fee), Charter (with fee), Homeschool (with fee)
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
BrowardSTEM FPL SeaPerch Tournament	4th - 12th Grade Underwater ROV engineering competition with events in: Obstacle Course Mission Course Team Video	January - April	Any BCPS Public, Private, Charter, Homeschool within the FPL Electric Service Area
VEX Robotics	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)
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
Broward Youth Climate Summit	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
P3 Eco-Challenge	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