Science Competitions

Orlando Science Center is committed to supporting children and young adults in their scientific endeavors.

Students who participate in STEM competitions choose STEM fields of study after high school more frequently than students who do not participate in these types of activities. To encourage students to foster their interest in these fields, Orlando Science Center hosts science competitions for Grades K–12 each school year.

As students grow older and gain experience, they can participate in increasingly challenging competitions at the Science Center with the potential to earn cash prizes and scholarships!

Girls design a structure with pipe cleaners during the Curtis Rising Stars Science Challenge.

Curtis Rising Stars Challenge 

Grades K–5

Curtis Kinetic Science Competition

Grades 6–8

A high schooler explaining his research to a man at the Lockheed Martin Science Challenge.

Lockheed Martin Science Challenge 

1st Place County Science Fair Winners

A high school student smiles with her award at the Dr. Nelson Ying Science Competition.

Dr. Nelson Ying Science Competition 

Grades 9–12