New! Keystone Competition
No prep is required—bring your creativity and problem-solving skills. Work in teams of up to 4 students to tackle real-world challenges, design innovative solutions, and showcase their ideas. It’s a hands-on, fun experience with no barriers to participation—get ready to innovate and inspire!
Innovation with STEM
Congratulations to our winning teams:
Gr. 7-8
1st Place: Tricky Trivia Treasure Box- East Hills Middle School
2nd Place: Bulletproof Bathroom Stalls- East Hills Middle School
3rd Place: Scuffer Snuffer- Wind Gap Middle School
Gr. 9-12
1st Place: Innovative Approach to Bus Schedule- Saucon Valley High School
2nd Place: Desk Case- Nazareth Area High School
3rd Place: Hallway Conveyer Belt- Wilson School District
What Students Will Do:
* Collaborate in teams (2-4)
* Solve a real-world problem
* Pitch ideas to judges
* Compete for prizes or recognition
Why Join?
* Build skills (creativity, teamwork, presentation)
Participant confirmation will be sent out by end of day October 16, 2026
The competition will run from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Teams registration begins at 8:30am.
General Schedule
8:30-9:00 Registration
9:00- 9:30 Welcome/ Keynote Kickoff
9:30-9:45 Challenge Announced
9:45-10:00 Engineering Design Process/ Planning Phase
10:00-12:00 Team Collaboration and Design
12:00-1:30 Judging & Lunch
1:30-2:00 Awards & Dismissal
- Participating school district/diocese must be from the CIU 20 catchment area. Each grade band may register 2 teams.
- Students in grades 7-8 and in grades 9-12 may enter the tournament. Students will be in separate but simultaneous competitions based on grade span competition.
- Advisors will be notified after registration closes as to the status of their students' registration, especially the waiting list.
- As much as we would love to welcome parents, our building capacity cannot accommodate that many people.
- Computers are permitted!
Questions?
Please email Sam Siegfried, [email protected] with any questions.