FAQ

In 2021, the Finals event will take place in a virtual format and be live-streamed on Facebook! RSVP to our event page today so you do not miss out!

The team’s entry must be an original work created by the team members, and the team must have all necessary rights to submit the entry.  The entry may be an improvement on existing design; however, it must contain substantial new, original elements and only these original elements will be considered when being judged. Any existing ideas/designs must be clearly denoted.  All team members are responsible for contributing work towards the creation and/or completion of the entry.

The official language of the competition is English. Papers must be submitted in English, and at least one member of the team must be able to give a finalist presentation in English.

All payments are distributed as checks in US dollars. All checks will be issued and mailed according to the information listed in the team’s registration.

Please enter an address you will be able to access in September and October 2021 as it can take time for prize checks to arrive after the Finals.

The Clean Tech Competition is a special project of the Center for Science Teaching and Learning (CSTL). We are a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with a mission of encouraging science learning and literacy. Our approach to science education is multi-faceted, but student inquiry and project-based learning is the foundation for all program development. Visit our website at www.cstl.org for more information.

You have until April 23, 2021 4:00pm EST to alter your registration. After this date all entries all final. Prior to this deadline you can edit all areas of the registration (team member names, check payable information, etc.)

Each team must designate a Team Leader, who can be any adult (18 years or older) willing to supervise the participation of the students (ex: parent, teacher, club advisor, etc.). Team Members may not serve as a Team Leader. One person may serve as Team Leader to multiple student teams.

The basic responsibilities of a Team Leader are to supervise participation of the students, serve as the main contact for the team, and handle or oversee any monetary aspects. However, Team Leaders are encouraged to be more involved in supporting and guiding the team, as long as they are helping to facilitate the students’ own work.

Yes! Past participants are encouraged to take on this year’s new challenge, provided they are eligible (see “Who is eligible to participate?” above). However, past participants may not reuse their projects from previous years.

No, there is no cost to enter the competition!

In 2021, the Finals event will take place in a virtual format and be live-streamed on Facebook! RSVP to our event page today so you do not miss out!

The team’s entry must be an original work created by the team members, and the team must have all necessary rights to submit the entry.  The entry may be an improvement on existing design; however, it must contain substantial new, original elements and only these original elements will be considered when being judged. Any existing ideas/designs must be clearly denoted.  All team members are responsible for contributing work towards the creation and/or completion of the entry.

The official language of the competition is English. Papers must be submitted in English, and at least one member of the team must be able to give a finalist presentation in English.

All payments are distributed as checks in US dollars. All checks will be issued and mailed according to the information listed in the team’s registration.

Please enter an address you will be able to access in September and October 2021 as it can take time for prize checks to arrive after the Finals.

The Clean Tech Competition is a special project of the Center for Science Teaching and Learning (CSTL). We are a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with a mission of encouraging science learning and literacy. Our approach to science education is multi-faceted, but student inquiry and project-based learning is the foundation for all program development. Visit our website at www.cstl.org for more information.

You have until April 23, 2021 4:00pm EST to alter your registration. After this date all entries all final. Prior to this deadline you can edit all areas of the registration (team member names, check payable information, etc.)

Each team must designate a Team Leader, who can be any adult (18 years or older) willing to supervise the participation of the students (ex: parent, teacher, club advisor, etc.). Team Members may not serve as a Team Leader. One person may serve as Team Leader to multiple student teams.

The basic responsibilities of a Team Leader are to supervise participation of the students, serve as the main contact for the team, and handle or oversee any monetary aspects. However, Team Leaders are encouraged to be more involved in supporting and guiding the team, as long as they are helping to facilitate the students’ own work.

Yes! Past participants are encouraged to take on this year’s new challenge, provided they are eligible (see “Who is eligible to participate?” above). However, past participants may not reuse their projects from previous years.

No, there is no cost to enter the competition!