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Program Summary
eCYBERMISSION (eCM) is a free, web-based STEM competition for students in grades 6-9. eCM challenges students to think about real-world applications of STEM by working in teams to identify a problem in their community and use the scientific method, scientific inquiry or engineering design process to find a solution. Students compete for state, regional and national awards, with potential winnings of up to $8,000 (maturity value) in US Savings Bonds.
Sponsors/Partnerships
• U.S. Army – part of the Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP): Army-sponsored research, education competitions, internships and practical experiences designed to engage and guide students and teachers in STEM education
• NSTA joins the consortium of the Youth Science Cooperative Outreach Agreement (YSCOA) under lead of Virginia Tech
Program Themes
Student teams must choose one of the following 7 Mission Challenges:
•
Alternative Sources of Energy
• Environment
• Food, Health and Fitness
• Forces & Motion
• National Security & Safety
• Robotics
• Technology
Participants
• Students:
Grades 6-9
• Team Advisors:
teachers, coaches, counselors or leaders in youth organizations
• Ambassadors*:
civilian or military volunteers who promote eCM in their community
• CyberGuides*:
civilian or military volunteers who provide online assistance to eCM teams and
promote the program in their local community
• Virtual Judges:
independently score Mission Folders submitted by the student teams
*
requires active DoD security clearance or Federal Background check
Dates
July 9
Registration
open
Oct 15 Early registration deadline
Dec 14 Team registration
deadline
Feb 1 CyberGuide reg deadline
Mar 1 Virtual Judge reg
deadline
Mar 1 Submission deadline
Mar 4-27 Virtual
Judging
Apr 1 State winners announced
Apr 22-26 Regional
Judging
Mid-June National Judging and Education Event