S&T undergraduate and graduate students are invited to compete in the 2027 Miner Creativity Challenge.
This challenge is an opportunity for teams of 3-5 S&T students to design and build a toy focused on STEAM learning that will be assembled, played with and reviewed by grade school students ages 8–11.
In addition to mentorship from S&T faculty and alumni, finalist teams will have access to the Makers Studio in the Innovation Lab and up to $20 of their supplies covered. A panel of professional judges and the grade school students will determine the winners.
Registration
Create a team of 3–5 and complete your registration in MinerLink by Feb. 4.
Scholarship Prize Money
Prize money is split among members of each winning team.
Judge's Awards
- $3,000 for first place
- $2,000 for second place
- $1,000 for third place
Kid's Choice Awards
- $1,000 for first place
- $750 second place
- $500 third place
People’s Choice Award
$500 award
Important Dates
| Jan. 27, 2027 |
Information meeting4 p.m. | |
| Feb. 3, 2027 |
Team registration deadline |
| Feb. 3, 2027 |
Observation of target audience interaction with a toy on the market5:30–6:30 p.m. | |
| Feb. 8, 2027 |
Proposals due |
| Feb. 12, 2027 |
Finalists announced |
| April 28, 2027 |
Final scoring and kid testing of designs with awards announced5:30–6:30 p.m. | Innovation Lab |