Next Competition: April 11, 2026
Assemble a team of tinkerers and budding engineers to compete for cash prizes in the Curtis Kinetic Science Competition!
The Curtis Kinetic Science Competition is open to students in equivalent middle school grades, in teams of up to five. This competition challenges students to transform ordinary and found objects into a kinetic system inspired by Rube Goldberg’s famous machines.
If you are a previous participating school looking for our Grade 5 competition please refer to the Curtis Rising Stars event.
For more information about our Science Competitions, please contact our Reservations Department at 407.514.2112 or email competitions@osc.org.
Space is limited. If you are interested in participating please complete a registration form. Completing the application does not guarantee a spot in the competition.
Submission Deadline:
February 3, 2026
The Curtis Kinetic Competition is proud to offer Materials Scholarships. There are a number of scholarships available. Please complete the application below if you are interested in receiving a scholarship.
Materials Scholarship Application Deadline:
February 2, 2026
2025 Curtis Kinetic Science Competition Winners
Best in Fair
Team Name: The New ISS Engineers
Students: Matthew Moss and Siege Ryan
School: St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School
Teacher: Betsy Moricle
Best in Fair Teacher/Coach Award
Teacher: Betsy Moricle
School: St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School
Best Use of Science
Team Name: Cereal Sisters
Students: Elle McWhorter and Saaya Roque
School: St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School
Teacher: Betsy Moricle
Most Innovative/Creative
Team Name: The Demure Wonkas
Students: Gwendolyn Herrick, Aydin Ishaq, Enni Lin, Juliette Bogusz, Jazlynn Hubbar Whittaker, and Sagine Gedeon
School: Bridgewater Middle School
Teacher: Madison Hubbart
