CHALLENGES
Challenge Yourself at State
From Coding, to Cinemania, to a slew of Robotics competitions, students from all grade divisions have nearly 20 ways to compete at the #STLP24 State Championship by way of Challenges.
All Challenge categories are open for participation without any pre-qualifying events (except RCX.- see below). These challenges are often on-the-spot competitions where a prompt or scenario is revealed that challengers must solve via technology. Others Challenges ask participants to bring a presentation and then face the questions from category judges. All Challenges are BYOD.
Sign up for Challenges by February 28th
AdvanceKY Girls Who Code Challenge
Girls Who Code Challenges are community competitions in which College Loops members, Club members and independent 6-12th grade students can build a project around the specified theme and enter to win prizes. The theme for this year is AI4FinancialGood. This STLP Challenge will be a continuation of the AI4FinancialGood competition with opportunities to present to be crowned the STLP GWC Champ!
Certipalooza Lead: mrice@kstc.com
Rubric via STLP Supersheet
Register for AdvanceKY Girls Who Code Challenge by February 28
AI On-Demand Challenge
Description
AI On-Demand Challenge Lead:
Rubric via STLP Supersheet
Register for AI On-Demand Challenge by February 28
Certipalooza '24
Sponsored by Certiport and Kentucky Department of Education, students will see how many industry level computer science certifications they can earn during the Certipalooza window prior to State (different format than previous years).
Certipalooza Lead: sean.jackson@education.ky.gov
Rubric via STLP Supersheet
Register for Certiplaooza by February 28
Awesome Inc Coding Challenge
One student works as an individual (no teams) to solve a prompt by creating a script/code in a timed environment completely offline (like all STLP Challenges, this is a BYOD category)
Coding Challenge Lead: kyle@awesomeinc.org
Rubric via STLP Supersheet
Register for Awesome Inc Coding Challenge by February 28
Drone Challenge (Middle School- New for '24)
Two teams compete head to head. Fly your drone (BYOD) through the provided course. Event based on https://roboticseducation.org/aerial-drone-competition/
Drone Challenge HS Lead: jennifer.turley@clark.kyschools.us
Drone Challenge MS Lead: monisa.philbeck@barren.kyschools.us
Rubric via STLP Supersheet
Register for STLP Drone Challenge by February 28
Game Design Challenge
Game design involves system-based thinking, critical problem solving, art, storytelling, interactive design, game logic and rules, and computer skills. Present your game to judges.
Game Design Challenge Lead: keith.barnes@bullitt.kyschools.us
Rubric via STLP Supersheet
Register for Game Design Challenge by February 28
G-Town College Robot Use
Sponsored by Georgetown College
Challenge is to create a robot that is either a transformation of another item OR transforms the way you do a task. Students bring their own robot.
G-Town Robot Use Lead: Andrea_Peach@georgetowncollege.edu
Rubric via STLP Supersheet
Register G-Town College Robot Use by February 28
Help Desk Challenge
Students present how they help support technology within their school/district/community back home. Describe how technical support is provided and share examples.
Help Desk/Support Challenge Lead: stephen.jagodzinski@education.ky.gov
Rubric via STLP Supersheet
Register for Help Desk/Support Challenge by February 28
KY Cinemania Video Challenge
Produce a short video that includes secret, random props and elements then post it on YouTube within 48 hours. After registered teams receive emailed instructions to get the creative video juices flowing. Videos will be due in the days before State...finalist entries judged at State.
KY Cinemania Video Challenge Leads: jody.rose@education.ky.gov , marty.park@education.ky.gov
Info at http://kycinemania.org
Register for KY Cinemania Video Challenge by February 28
NKU I.O.T/Smart Device Challenge
Sponsored by NKU College of Informatics
Choose and use any method to create an IoT solution that positively impacts your community or school. Depending on what the problem demands from your solution, you may use one or multiple IoT devices.
First 15 registered/committed teams will be chosen for the Challenge.
NKU I.O.T. Challenge Lead: mannsa@nku.edu
Rubric via STLP Supersheet
Register NU IOT Challenge by February 28
Robot Royale: Line Follow Challenge
Teams must design ONE LEGO Mindstorm NXT, EV3, or SPIKE Prime device. More than one kit may be used to build the robot. Robot must follow a line autonomously. Fastest time wins! (max team size of 5 students with 2 being drivers)
Special thank you to Warren County Public Schools for developing and leading Robot Royale.
Line Follow Challenge Leads: adam.vincent@warren.kyschools.us
Rubric via STLP Supersheet
Register Robot Royale: Line Follow Challenge by February 28
RCX: Robo Challenge Xtreme
Have a robot? Want to get involved with a regional event? RCX may be just the thing. RCX is different from other STLP Challenges in that there is a qualifying event pre-State for participation. Compete in regional RCX competitions and earn a spot to compete for a State Championship. (See RCX info page for team size info)
RCX Lead: Doug at inforcx.rcx@gmail.com
Info via STLP Supersheet RCX Info Page
Be sure to qualify at RCX Regional before registering for STLP State RCX
RCX eXtreme Challenge (New for '24)
Information Coming Soon!
RCX Lead: Doug at inforcx.rcx@gmail.com
Info via STLP Supersheet RCX Info Page
Register RCX Challenge by February 28
Robot Cross Out Autonomous and 1 v 1 Challenge (New for '24)
Have a robot? Want to get involved with a regional event? RCX may be just the thing. RCX is different from other STLP Challenges in that there is a qualifying event pre-State for participation. Compete in regional RCX competitions and earn a spot to compete for a State Championship. (See RCX info page for team size info)
RCX Lead: Doug at stephanie.gray@owensboro.kyschools.us
Rubric via STLP Supersheet
Register Robot Cross Out by February 28
Sphero Hero
Create an original (short) dramatic story, build an obstacle course as the stage for the story, and program a Sphero (any flavor of Sphero will work) to navigate the stage autonomously while students narrate to judges. (2 person teams)
Thank you to Jefferson County Public School Digital Innovation Team
Sphero Hero Lead:
Rubric via STLP Supersheet
Register Sphero Hero by February 28
STLP Tech Bowl
Quick minds and fast fingers using online quizzing/gamed response system will test students on technology topics. Speed and accuracy are needed to be Champs in the STLP Tech Bowl. BYOD Bring your own device to participate.
Thank you to Jackson County Public Schools for developing and leading this Challenge!
STLP Tech Bowl Lead: rhonda.thompson@jackson.kyschools.us
Rubric via STLP Supersheet
Register for STLP Tech Bowl by February 28
SumoBots Challenge
Using student built robots (using all LEGO components only) two robots in a circular ring, with the goal being to push the opposing robot out of the ring within the time limit. (1 or more person team)
Thank you to Jefferson County Public School Digital Innovation Team
Certipalooza Lead: don.bacon@jefferson.kyschools.us
Rubric via STLP Supersheet
Register SumoBots by February 28
UK Minds on Innovation
Sponsored by UK College of Engineering
Thinking about problems and finding solutions are part of the engineering world. Have a team create an original idea, products, or processes which solve a problem. Share with judges.
UK Minds on Innovation Lead: bruce.walcott@uky.edu
Rubric via STLP Supersheet
Register UK MInds on Innovation by February 28
UK Web Coding Challenge
Sponsored by UK of Education
Scripting is a key skill for web development. All environments require an understanding of the basic building blocks of programming and an ability to creatively combine them to create a satisfying experience for the end user. For the 2022 web coding challenge a common development platform will be used. All participants will use scratch to complete the challenge.
UK Web Coding Challenge Lead: gerry.swan@uky.edu
Rubric via STLP Supersheet
Register UK Web Coding by February 28
Website Design Challenge
One student (individual compeition) builds a website on demand focusing on design and creativity. This is a timed challenge and a BYOD event.
Web Design Lead: TBA
Rubric via STLP Supersheet
Register Web Design Challenge by February 28
ALERT: Due to unfortunate circumstances, STLP Bench Challenge is on hiatus for 2023. Our apologies for the change.
Celebrate!
Finalist will be announced via the Wall of Winners throughout the day as competitions wrap up. If you're a finalist, to learn what place you've earned, plan to attend the STLP Live Projects & Challenges Award Ceremony