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HOW OUR CHALLENGES WORK:

BFHS SWENext is proud to present our seasonal virtual challenges, in which young women explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) by completing STEM-related projects. Even if you do not yet know how interested you are in STEM, you should still consider entering since all of our challenges are fun, creative, and risk-free. Each season we will be posting new challenges that girls can participate in. Start by watching the video detailing the challenge's objectives. Then, review the rubric to see what the challenge requires. When you have completed the challenge, please submit your work through the attached Google Form. The winner will receive a STEM-related prize valued at $25. All submissions will be recognized on our social media.

Virtual Challenges: Text

Virtual Events

  • Women in Computer Science Poster Challenge
    Women in Computer Science Poster Challenge
    Wed, Jan 13
    Online submissions
    Jan 13, 2021, 11:59 PM CST
    Online submissions
    Jan 13, 2021, 11:59 PM CST
    Online submissions
    ​We're not only celebrating 2021, but centuries of women's contributions to programming. Girls in 3rd-12th grade can make a poster detailing a woman in computer science. From Ada Lovelace, the first female programmer, to Grace Hopper, the inventor of the compiler, who will you choose?
  • Design Your Own Computer Challenge
    Design Your Own Computer Challenge
    Wed, Jan 13
    Online submissions
    Jan 13, 2021, 11:59 PM
    Online submissions
    Jan 13, 2021, 11:59 PM
    Online submissions
    ​New year. New tech. Girls in 3rd-12th grade can design their own computer from household materials of their choice. Showcase your creative side by adding artistic and innovative features!
  • Go-Go Goldberg Challenge
    Go-Go Goldberg Challenge
    Fri, Jul 24
    Online submissions
    Jul 24, 2020, 8:06 PM – Jul 31, 2020, 11:59 PM
    Online submissions
    Jul 24, 2020, 8:06 PM – Jul 31, 2020, 11:59 PM
    Online submissions
    Our third Virtual STEM challenge puts your design skills to the test! Ages 10-13 must shoot a video of their design in action. The video is optional for ages 6-9.
  • New Orleans Challenge
    New Orleans Challenge
    Sun, Jul 19
    Online submissions
    Jul 19, 2020, 2:26 PM – Jul 24, 2020, 11:59 PM
    Online submissions
    Jul 19, 2020, 2:26 PM – Jul 24, 2020, 11:59 PM
    Online submissions
    Our second set of Virtual STEM challenges pay honor to BFHS SWENext's home city of New Orleans! Ages 6-9: Krewe de SWE. Ages 10-13: Flood Proofing. Both challenges are open from July 13-24th.
Virtual Challenges: Events List
Virtual Challenges: Pro Gallery
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