Academic Events & Competitions
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CalcuSolve (grades 5-12)
CalcuSolve is a math competition where students compete individually and as part of a team of 4 students. There are 9 math problems, 7 individual and 2 team problems. Students earn points based on correct answers given during a set amount of time.
Fee - $10 per team
2022-2023 Schedule
Grades 5-6 - February 2, 2023 at Duquesne University
Grades 7-8 - February 3, 2023 at Duquesne University
Grades 9-10 - TBD
Grades 11-12 - TBD
Information and registration for CalcuSolve can be found at http://aiu3academicevents.eventbrite.com
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Children's Choice Awards (grades 3-6)
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 April to read the 8 nominated books and then vote for their favorite. The winning books will be announced at the event.
Fee - $10 per student
The website for the Children's Choice Awards can be found here.
2023 Date - April 18 and 19, 2023
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Eco Challenge (grades 6-12)
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- $5 per student
Information and registration for Eco Challenge can be found at http://aiu3academicevents.eventbrite.com.
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Governor's STEM Competition (grades 9-12)
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.
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History Bowl (grades 4-8)
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 - $7 per student
2022 Competition - TBD
Information and registration for History Bowl can be found at http://aiu3academicevents.eventbrite.com.
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PA Media and Design Competition (grades 6-12)
Registration and Information about the PA Media and Design Competition can be found here.
Registration will open for the 2022-2023 competition in December 2022.
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PitchIt! ALLEGHENY Student Essay Contest 2023
Educators! Give your students the opportunity to write about some of the most important topics of our time and explore how they can help combat misinformation and work to protect the freedom of the press. Student voice is a catalyst for positive change in schools and communities. For this reason, the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, in partnership with the News Literacy Project, is hosting a writing contest to empower students in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, to be civically informed and engaged.
Information, essay topics, resources for educators, and more can be found at the Pitchit! website.
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Powering Pittsburgh (grades 9-12)
Teams of up to 4 high school students will develop unique ideas to power Heinz Field / 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.
2022 Competition - November 3 at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit
To register, please visit the Eventbrite registration page.
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STEM Design Challenge (grades 4-8)
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 to the competition website.
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Wild Investigations with the Pittsburgh Zoo (grades 3-6)
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 - $12 per student
2023 Schedule - TBD
Registration for Wild Investigations can be found here.
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Science Bowl (grades 4-8)
Teams of 4 students explore the exhibits at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and compete in various challenges.
Fee - $12 per student
March 8, 9, 10, 2023
Registration can be found at our Eventbrite page.
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For more information:
Amy Davis McShane
412-394-4193
amy.mcshane@aiu3.netTo register for an event, visit this Eventbrite Link for Academic Events