CalcuSolve is a math competition where students compete inividually and as part of a team of 4 students.  There are 9 math problems, 2 individual and 2 team problems.  Students earn points based on correct answers given during a set amount of time.  

CalcuSolve is generously funded by the II-VI Foundation.

Tentative 2021 CalcuSolve dates:

Grades 5-6 – November 18

Grades 7-8 – November 19

Grades 9-10 – October 20

Grades 11-12 – October 21

The competition will be held at Duquesne University. 

Information and registration for CalcuSolve can be found at http://aiu3academicevents.eventbrite.com

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit and the Allegheny County Library Association partner to present the Children’s Choice Awards. Similar to a Mock Newbery program, school and public librarians will work together to help students (in grades 3-6) choose the best book of the year.  Students will have until March to read 3 of 8 nominated books and then vote for their favorite. In May the winning books will be announced at an event. 

Fee - $10 per student for the event

Information and registration for the 2022 Children's Choice Awards will be released in September 2021.

Eco Challenge is presented by Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit.  The Eco Challenge allows middle and high school students to investigate environmental issues and challenge them to create solutions and make a difference.

Fee- $3 per student

Information and registration for Eco Challenge can be found at http://aiu3academicevents.eventbrite.com.

Teams of up to five high school students are tasked with the challenge of using their STEM skills and knowledge to solve a problem in their community. 

For more information on the Governor’s STEM Challenge, please go to the Governor's STEM Competition page.

This information is for schools in Allegheny County, but this competition is statewide.  Each IU holds a regional competition. 

Come explore the Heinz History Center with your classes during this special one-day event! Students will be challenged to find answers to questions, think and write creatively, and practice problem solving abilities as they explore the exhibits. 

Fee - $5 per student

2021 Dates:

December 14 

December 15

December 16

December 17 - Virtual Option

Information and registration for History Bowl can be found at http://aiu3academicevents.eventbrite.com.  

Registration and Information about the PA Media and Design Competition can be found here.

Teams of four (4) students will develop unique ideas to “power Heinz Field” / “power Pittsburgh” in the future using renewable resources.  Winning teams move on to the regional competition at Heinz Field in November.  Winners at the regional competition can earn a Steelers Game Day Experience and a $1500 donation towards their school’s STEM program.  No fee to participate.

Information and registration for the 2021 Powering Pittsburgh Competition will be released in September 2021.

The STEM Design Challenge is an engineering design competition for students in grades 4-8.  Teams of between 2 and 4 students work to solve a problem.  They will create a project using recyclable materials and/or K'Nex, write a Design Notebook, and submit a blueprint.  Teams must submit a 2 minute video presentation of their response to the challenge.

For more information about the STEM Design Challenge, please go here.

Students in grades 3-6 are invited to a day of Wild Investigations with the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.  There will be challenging science problems, scavenger hunts and visits from live animals. 

Fee - $10 per student

Information and registration for the 2021 Wild Investigations will be released in September 2021.