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Engaging in international science competitions offers high school students unique opportunities to showcase their research prowess on a global stage. From prestigious events like ISEF to niche competitions focusing on environmental issues and futuristic technologies, these platforms not only highlight students' innovative projects but also foster a spirit of scientific inquiry and collaboration.



Global Science Competitions

1. Science Fair Preparation

The first step for students aiming to compete on a global scale is the renowned International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Open to students who have excelled in national competitions, participation in ISEF through programs like GIRE can solidify one's standing as a top achiever in the field of science.
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2. Genius Olympiad Preparation

GENIUS Olympiad, organized by Terra Science and Education and hosted by the Rochester Institute of Technology, focuses on environmental issues. Under the theme of "environmental security," students can submit projects in categories such as science, writing, business, robotics, art, and short films.
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3. Toshiba Science Fair

The Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision competition centers on advancing STEM technologies. Since its inception in 1992, this competition has engaged over 450,000 students across the US and Canada. Participants are tasked with envisioning and developing future technologies, with past projects including innovations like a mask technology detecting early stroke symptoms during sleep.
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4. Broadcom Science Fair

Hosted by the Society for Science, the Broadcom MASTERS ® is a premier STEM competition for middle school students in grades 6-8, focusing on mathematics, applied science, technology, and engineering. Projects in recent years have explored diverse topics from identifying hate speech in social media to sustainable battery research and autonomous vehicle technology.
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5. ACS/APS IEEE Presentation

The Antenna Propagation Society hosts a student research competition where participants propose solutions to designated research problems. In 2022, students were challenged to design a practical application for controlling antenna wave patterns and create educational materials explaining their designs in a comprehensible manner.
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6. EngineerGirl Essay Contest

For female students passionate about engineering, the EngineerGirl Writing Contest provides a platform to explore the impact of technology on our world. Divided into elementary, middle, and high school categories, winners in 2022 tackled topics such as harvesting water from thin air and designing cost-effective solutions to eradicate malaria through engineering.
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