Science Case Competition

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November 6, 2024

5:30 pm

Free - Registration Required

Solve a real-world science case together in a team and compete for prizes.

Love competition? Want to practice your analytical, problem solving, and presentation skills? Join SCI Team for the annual Science Case Competition where you can flex your Science muscles and synthesize your knowledge to create a comprehensive solution to a real world challenge.

About the Competition

  • Tackle the case in a team of 3 - 5; bring your own teammates or be joined with a team
  • Receive the case 10 days before the event date
  • Leverage your research skills and wide range of scientific knowledge; consider the ethical, social, and economic implications to build your proposal
  • Present your solution to the panel of judges and hear others' approaches to address the challenge
  • Prizes are awarded for multiple categories, including the highest score

So What's the Case?

To ensure that all participants have the same amount of preparation time, teams will receive the case topic, detailed instructions, and marking rubric 10 days before the presentation date. Only teams that have registered and confirmed their participation will receive the case details.

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