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eCYBERMISSION is a web-based STEM competition free to students in grades six through nine that promotes self-discovery and enables all students to recognize the real-life applications of STEM. Teams of three or four students are instructed to ask questions (for science) or define problems (for engineering), and then construct explanations (for science) or design solutions (for engineering) based on identified problems in their community. Students compete for State, Regional and National Awards.
You'll Get To...
- develop ideas that address problems facing your community
- interact with scientists and engineers who currently work in robotics, technology, forces and motion, environment, food and nutrition, national security and safety, and alternative sources of energy
- gain valuable team building experience
- see the real-life application of STEM as you bring your ideas to life
- earn state, regional, and national awards
Eligibility
- Rising 6th through 9th grade students are eligible
More Information
eCYBERMISSION is free to enter.
Information for Volunteers
eCYBERMISSION is always looking for volunteers. Volunteers serve as Team Advisors, Ambassadors, CyberGuides, and Virtual Judges. Register here to access the full list of opportunities to volunteer.
Important Dates
Second Week of August 2018
Student & Team Advisor registration opens
Ambassador registration opens
CyberGuide registration opens
Virtual Judge registration opens
November 21, 2018
Early registration ends (deadline to receive free STEM kit)
December 19, 2018
Student & Team Advisor registration ends
February 27, 2019
CyberGuides' last day online
Virtual Judge registration ends
CyberGuide registration ends
Final day to submit Mission Folders
March 13 – 27, 2019
Virtual judging
April 8, 2019
Potential State Winners and Regional Finalists contacted for validation
April 12, 2019 11:59 PM ET
Potential winners’ validation forms due
April 15 - 19, 2019
Equipment testing for Regional Judging video conference
April 22 - 25, 2019
Regional judging
Early May 2019
State Winners, Regional Finalists, and National Finalists Announced
June 16-21, 2019
National Judging & Educational Event
ON THE BLOG
Mission Accepted: A Teacher and her Students Push Beyond the Expected
December 11, 2017
Read the story