Where to find engineering contests for high school students?

Hello all, I'm really into engineering and I've heard about some cool contests that students can participate in. Would you mind sharing any websites or organizations that host engineering contests specifically for high school students?

Hi there! It's great that you're passionate about engineering and looking to participate in contests. There are several organizations and competitions that cater specifically to high school students interested in engineering. Here are a few that you might consider exploring:

1. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) offers multiple robotics competitions for high school students, including FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC). Check out their website for more information: https://www.firstinspires.org/

2. The Regeneron Science Talent Search is a prestigious STEM competition for high school seniors in the U.S. The contest involves research projects and is highly competitive. You can find their details at https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/

3. Future City Competition is a U.S.-based engineering competition for middle school students (grades 6-8) to design and plan a city of the future. While you wouldn't be directly competing yourself, if you're looking to mentor younger students or work alongside them, this could be an interesting option: https://futurecity.org/

4. The TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science) is a competition for students in middle school and high school, where they work in teams to solve real-world engineering challenges. Find out more at https://tsaweb.org/teams

5. The Conrad Challenge is an annual, multi-phase innovation and entrepreneurial competition for students age 13-18 from around the globe. Students can compete in different categories, including Aerospace & Aviation and Energy & Environment. Learn more on their website: https://www.conradchallenge.org/

6. The International Bridge Building Contest is a competition where high school students design and construct model bridges. There are regional and international events, with top students qualifying for the international contest: http://bridgecontest.org/

7. The Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) is a competition for middle school students to design and race solar-powered model cars. While it's geared towards younger students, mentoring your peers or assisting in organizing and supporting the event can be enriching experiences in their own right: https://www.usaeop.com/program/jss/

I hope this list helps you find some exciting engineering contests to participate in. If none of them seem quite right, you can also find a more extensive list of options on CollegeVine's blog: https://blog.collegevine.com/engineering-academic-competitions-for-high-schoolers. And, in addition to contests, you may want to explore local clubs, workshops, or internships that can help you develop your engineering skills and connect with other like-minded students. Good luck!