Dear INFORMS Student Members,
A gentle reminder that the deadline of the Second STEM SPARK: K–12 Poster Competition has been extended to August 31, 2026.
This competition provides a great opportunity for all INFORMS student members to creatively communicate their research through visually engaging posters and short videos designed for high school audiences. By sharing your story-your personal journey in STEM-you have the power to ignite curiosity and open doors for the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and problem-solvers.
Why Participate?
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Inspire future engineers, analysts, and scientists with your unique path in STEM.
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Enhance your science communication skills by transforming complex research into accessible, relatable stories.
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Be featured on the INFORMS K–12 website, reaching students, educators, and the wider public.
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Make an impact by helping young learners visualize new possibilities in STEM.
Whether your passion was sparked by a classroom experiment, a science fair, or an inspiring mentor-this is your opportunity to become that spark for someone else.
🔗 Learn more and submit your entry: K–12 Education and Outreach – STEM SPARK: INFORMS K–12 Poster Competition
Feel free to check out the previous wonderful submissions for reference.
Eligibility:
- ALL INFORMS Student Members. One entry per student member. Past participants have ranged from freshmen to PhD students.
- Participants from previous years who did not win are welcome to participate again and will remain eligible to receive an award.
- Previous winners are also welcome to participate and contribute again, but they will not be eligible to receive another award.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the organizing team:
Organizing Committee:
We look forward to your participation and can't wait to see the creative ways you'll spark a love of STEM in future generations.
Warm regards,
INFORMS Education Outreach Committee K-12
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Yuhao Zhong
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg VA
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Yuhao Zhong
Assistant Professor
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg VA
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