If you’re a student with a knack for computer programming and a desire for computer games, then consider entering the National STEM Video Game Challenge.
Inspired by the Educate to Innovate Campaign, President Obama’s initiative to promote a renewed focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education, the National STEM Video Game Challenge aims to motivate interest in STEM learning among America’s youth by tapping into students’ natural passions for playing and making video games.
There are two separate prizes:
- The Youth Prize: For middle-school students in grades 5-8
- The Developer Prize: For emerging and experienced game developers to design mobile games targeted at grades pre-K through 4.
An impressive list of sponsors, including big names like AMD and Microsoft (kinda surprised that Intel & NVidia aren’t in the list) mean nice prizes ranging from a Laptop to subscriptions, or cash prizes for schools or non-profit organizations in the case of corporations.
