STEM Researchers! If you plan to create a new project, please follow the guidelines below and address every prompt in detail by filling out the STEM Project Proposal Form. 

Project Topic: A short phrase or statement catching the essence of your project. 

Project Description & Merits: Describe the project in your own words and list the possible contribution your project can have to advance the field of STEM or solve societal problems.

Group/Team Communication:  Who will be involved in your project and relevant projects? How to communicate effectively with each other? What are the tools for project collaboration? 

Prior Work/Resource: What other researchers had done before in this field? What are their main contributions?

Technology Analysis: Identify the scientific and technical knowledge/skills involved in your project.

Competence: Identify skill sets, technical competence in your group, and list the missing ones which need to be acquired. 

Safety: Identify any safety issues regarding the build, use, store, and dispose of materials and tools. 

Equipment, Materials & Budget: List the key materials and equipment required for your project Identify the key items needed to be purchased and their prices.

Schedule: What are the goals/milestones/plans of your project in the next 4 weeks? What are the task assignments for each team member?