Junior STEM Engineering Contest
The Junior STEM Engineering Contest is a student-led community event organized by the Westford Academy Structural Engineering Club. The goal of this event is to introduce young students to science, technology, engineering, and math concepts in a way that is age-appropriate, engaging, and fun. Through hands-on activities such as balloon cars, slime making, marshmallow bridge building, popsicle stick catapults, straw towers, and graham cracker houses, participants will explore ideas like Newton’s third law, problem-solving, and basic structural geometry. The interactive challenges are designed to encourage creativity, teamwork, and curiosity while helping children learn through play in a positive and supportive environment.
Snacks will be provided for all participants to help make the experience enjoyable and comfortable.
All children will receive a certificate at the end of the event, and the top three participants will be awarded medals.
The event is open to children ages 5–12 and will take place on Saturday, March 7 from 1:30–4:30 pm in the gymnasium at The Roudenbush Community Center, Inc, located at 65 Main St, Westford, MA 01886. The entry fee is $8 per child, with payment accepted at the door. If registration is not completed by March 1, the at-the-door price will be $10 per child.
