The QCESC sponsors the annual series of three competitive events (Bridge Building, Trebuchet Egg Throw, and Cardboard Boat Race) open to high school teams from Iowa and Illinois. The goal of the events is to provide a competitive, fun team environment to support and encourage students in the real-world, hands-on application of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This includes skills such as problem solving, team-building, and presentation skills.
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High school teams and individual students receive points from each of the 3 QC Tech Challenge events. A traveling trophy is provided to the top high school and an award to the top scoring individual along with a $1,000 STEM scholarship.
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IMPORTANT: Teams are not required to enter all 3 events and are not required to have the same team members or team size for each event. All teams are required to pre-register for each event and provide a signed consent form
COMPETE.
LEARN.
FUN.
PRIZES
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Top three teams at each of the events based on the scores will receive:
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​One picture trophy per team
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One medal for each team member
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Most innovation design selected by judges at each event will receive:
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Team trophy
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Longest Trebuchet throw team will receive:
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One picture trophy
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Individual with the highest score from the three events will receive:
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Trophy & $1,000 QCESC STEM scholarship
Must plan to study STEM related degree (Science,Technology,Engineering or Mathematics) at an accredited four-year college or university.
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School with highest overall score from the three events will receive:
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Traveling trophy with school and year engraved and added.​
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