Connecting the World

International Math and Science Competition for students in grades 7 -12

The International Competition is organized by Mathematics and Science Society for Youth (MSSY), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that promote STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math) education as well as international academic and scientific exchanges for students and schools.

Goals:

• Challenge students from different countries to solve problems using their mathematical skills
• Encourage students to share their passions in science
• Engage middle and high school students in thoughtful research projects and collaboration

Competition Details

Round 1A: Mathematics- Problem Solving

Participants will take a written problem-solving mathematics assessment.

Date: May 5th, 2018, 10:00a.m. - 12 p.m.

Address: 20 Hampden Drive, South Easton, MA

Number Street Math Academy

Fee: $25 (online payment)

Deadline to register is April 30th by 11:59 pm EST

Round 1B: Science - Science Rocks Video Fest

Participants create a short video (up to 5 min.) to demonstrate their passion for science and why science matters. They showcase their past projects, areas of interests, and goals for attending the competition in a creative way. The most compelling videos will be shown at the final round. Students will also evaluate each other using a rubric.

Key dates:

May 20th - deadline to upload video.

June 1st - deadline to submit peer evaluations.

Round I Evaluation:

Academic Committee evaluates students based on the overall performance in Round I. Results will be announced on June 5th, 2018. Selected participants will be invited to attend the Final Round. In the final round, partcipants in teams will develop a research project supported by local tech companies

Final Round- Five Day STEAM-a-Thon, July 21st – July 25th , 2018

Day 1: International teams are formed and mentors assigned. Teams select research topics and set goals.

Day 2: Primary and Secondary Research

Day 3: Primary and Secondary Research

Day 4: Company Visits and Research Project Wrap-up

Day 5: Research Project Presentation, Team Battles, and Awards Ceremony

Awards

Selected research projects will be chosen to be presented at local and international teachers’ conferences.
Internship Opportunities will be offered at tech companies
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