We are excited to announce the SheTech Student Mini-Workshop Competition sponsored by Nexio! This is an opportunity for students to create and submit their own mini-workshops that will be highlighted during the SheTech Virtual Summit, and compete for cash and prizes! 

 

All submissions due by April 24 at 11:59pm. Read more below for guidelines, official rules, and ideas to get started. The winning workshops will be announced during the SheTech Virtual Summit.

 

How to Participate:

  • Create a 3-5 min video where you walk through how to do a STEM activity and the related STEM principles so that viewers could recreate the activity at home
  • Follows the judging criteria (outlined below)
  • Submit the video using the button above

 

Sample Mini-Workshop Outline (and what the judges will judge the workshop on)

  • Introduce the presenters
  • Say the title of the mini-workshop
  • Explain what viewers will learn or the problem you are solving
  • Show and explain the supplies needed for others to do the activity at home
  • Perform the STEM activity and explain the related STEM principles
  • Summarize the outcome
  • Talk about how your activity applies to the real world
  • Inspire the viewers to try it

 

Additional Judging Criteria:

  • You can use existing STEM resources to help you, such as websites or kits, as long as you give them credit and attribute properly
  • Judges will take into consideration how strongly each activity is rooted in STEM principles, and how strongly you can apply it to the real world

 

FAQ

  • Can I submit a workshop with other students? 
    • Yes, you can create a mini-workshop with another student, a small group or an entire school club—just make sure you follow social distancing best practices when you create it and that everyone is involved. 
  • Who will judge the competition? 
    • Judges will be industry experts from Women Tech Council, Amazon and CMS.
  • What are the prizes for the winning mini workshops?
    • Each winning team will receive $100 and an Amazon Echo Dot.
  • Who will receive prizes? 
    • 5 mini workshops will be selected as winners in the following 5 categories: 
      • Best in science
      • Best in technology
      • Best in engineering
      • Best in math
      • Best overall

 

  • Who will get to see the mini workshops?
    • Industry judges will review all mini workshops. The 5 winning workshops will be shared on our website.
  • How should I structure my video? 
    • Here’s a sample outline you could follow for your video to ensure it includes all judging points: 
      • Introduce the presenters
      • Say the title of the Mini Workshop
      • Explain what they will learn or the problem you are solving
      • Show and explain the supplies needed for others to do this activity at home
      • Perform the STEM activity and explain the related STEM principles
      • Summarize the outcome
      • Talk about how your activity applies to the real world
      • Inspire the viewers to try it
  • What type of STEM activity or topic should I choose?
    • There are hundreds of different topics and activities that could make a great mini workshop. Here are a few examples of activities that we’ve used in promoting SheTech that could be built into mini workshops.
  • Can boys submit workshops? 
    • Anyone can submit a workshop, and everyone is invited to participate.