ORISE STEM Solutions Challenge (August 2026)
by Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
An online competition inviting K-12 students to develop an engineering solution to a real-world problem, with specific categories for K-2 and 3-5 students. Participation is free.
About
The ORISE STEM Solutions Challenge, organized by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), invites K-12 students to develop an engineering solution to a real-world problem. This online competition is open to students in distinct grade bands, including K-2 and 3-5. Participants must identify a problem, design a solution, and create a short pitch explaining their idea and the underlying STEM concepts. For K-2 students, this involves drawing and explaining their solution on a worksheet, while 3-5 students develop a pitch to potentially win prizes such as a Kindle Kids reader and a scientific calculator. The competition opened on July 1, 2026, with a submission deadline of August 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Participation is free.
Who's eligible
K-12 students in grade bands K-2 and 3-5.
How to enroll
Identify a problem, design a solution, and create a short pitch (drawing for K-2, verbal pitch for 3-5).
Ready to apply?
Information current as of Aug 03, 2026.