PA KEYSTONE COmpetition

What is this Competition?

The Keystone Competition, a one-day STEM experience launching across Pennsylvania that will replace the Governor’s STEM Competition on October 14th, 2025 at LIU12. The Keystone Competition is designed like a STEM hackathon — fast-paced, fun, and student-driven. On the day of the event, teams will hear from a keynote speaker who will reveal a real-world problem. Students will then work together to brainstorm, design, and start building a solution — all in one day.

How to Participate in the Competition:

• Open to grades 5-12

• Register

• Attend the competition on October 14, 2025 where the real world problem will be revealed

• Materials will be provided by LIU12 

• Students may bring devices

• Lunch will be provided

How should I prepare my students?

• Review the Rubric

• Give them your own Real World Challenge

• Use items on the Supply List to solve the challenge

• Give them feedback based on the Rubric