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

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

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.