Schedule of Events
March 21 – 26 ~ visit at your convenience!
PROJECT SHOWCASE – browse all student research projects competing in Research Challenge
STEM HALL – visit profiles and interactive exhibits from our sponsors and community partners
SPEAKERS & PANELS – view engaging discussions with STEM professionals including:
- Research Challenge Alumni
- Health Professions
- Energy & Engineering Careers
SCAVENGER HUNT – OMG! OMG! Scavenger Hunt! OK, Student Participants, if you are reading this, DO NOT STOP! Do you like Swag? Of course, you do. Are you super smart? Well, you wouldn't be here if you weren't!! So, here's the deal. We have created an awesome virtual quest and we've decided to bestow those brave enough to take part in it the opportunity to win some REALLY cool stuff while having tons of fun. Come on, we all know that you like to have fun! So, click the link below to get to your very own Scavenger Hunt Form, and let's get this party started! What the heck are you waiting for?! TIME TO WIN SOME PRIZES AND LEARN SOME COOL STUFF!!
Any student participants who successfully complete this scavenger hunt form, with all the correct answers, will be entered into a drawing for fun and exciting prizes! The big prize winners will be announced during the grand awards ceremony on March, 26th 2022 starting at 5:00 pm. All winners will be emailed and the full list will be published on the UNM STEM-H Center website.
Tuesday, March 22
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Judging Workshop – Live on Zoom
Students, prepare for judging day with long-time Research Challenge
Master Judge Chairs Len Duda and Robert Deblassie as they provide tips to prepare for judging interviews and answer your questions.
https://hsc-unm.zoom.us/j/95797331039
Wednesday, March 23
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Project Set Up – EXPO NM, Manual Lujan Building
ALL student exhibitors must register and set up their project displays during this time. Doors will close promptly at 7:00 pm!
Thursday, March 24
9:45 am – 12:00 pm Junior Division Category Judge Interviews – Manuel Lujan Bldg, Hall A
STUDENTS AND JUDGES ONLY ON EXHIBIT FLOOR!
Doors open at 9:30am. 9:45 is the required start time for ALL students.
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch Break —NOT PROVIDED—Food truck will be on site.
EXHIBIT HALL CLEARED OF ALL STUDENTS.
1:30 pm – 3:15 pm Junior Division Special Award Interviews – Manuel Lujan Bldg, Hall A
STUDENTS AND JUDGES ONLY ON THE EXHIBIT FLOOR!
Exhibitors must take project board and all other materials with them when they leave at the end of the day!
Friday, March 25
9:30 am – 12:00 pmHands on activities with Air Force Research Labs and ¡Explora!
(for ALL participating 4th & 5th grade students) – Manuel Lujan Bldg, Hall A
9:45 am – 12:00 pm Senior Division Category Judging Interviews – Manuel Lujan Bldg, Hall B
EXHIBITORS AND JUDGES ONLY ON EXHIBIT FLOOR! Doors open at
9:30am. 9:45 is the required start time for ALL students.
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch Break —NOT PROVIDED—Food truck will be on site.
EXHIBIT HALL CLEARED OF ALL STUDENTS.
1:30 pm – 3:15 pm Elementary Division Judging Interviews –Manuel Lujan Bldg, Hall B
STUDENTS AND JUDGES ONLY ON THE EXHIBIT FLOOR!
Note: elementary students will be interviewed by both category and special award judges during this time.
1:30 pm – 3:15 pm Senior Division Special Award Interviews – Manuel Lujan Bldg, Hall B
STUDENTS AND JUDGES ONLY ON THE EXHIBIT FLOOR!
Exhibitors must take project board and all other materials with them when they leave at the end of the day!
Saturday, March 26
5:00 pm Grand Awards Ceremony – Live on Zoom and streaming on Facebook Live
Watch Live on Facebook
Note: Senior Division ~ high school
Junior Division ~ middle school
Elementary Division ~ 4th & 5th Grade