On January 22, Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 hosted a regional Pennsylvania Keystone STEM Competition, bringing together students for a day of hands-on problem solving. Described as MacGyver meets Shark Tank, the competition challenged teams of students in grades 5–12 to think creatively, work collaboratively, and design innovative solutions to real-world problems using limited materials and big ideas. The event showcased student ingenuity and reinforced how STEM learning prepares students for future college, career, and workforce success.
Teams developed and presented their solutions to judges from education and the community, applying design thinking, communication, and critical problem-solving skills. This year’s event included student teams from the following CIU 20 member schools: Bethlehem Area School District (East Hills Middle School), Bethlehem Catholic High School, Delaware Valley School District (Delaware Valley High School), Pen Argyl Area School District (Wind Gap Middle School), Saucon Valley School District (Saucon Valley High School), and Wilson Area School District (Wilson High School).