Basic Criteria:

1. Complex & Challenging: The project should be sufficiently complex and challenging to engage your group for the entire year.

2. High Impact: The project should have a significant impact on specific fields, communities, or individuals.

3. Unique Contributions: Your group should provide a unique, innovative contribution to the project.

Project Creation Process:

Creating a project requires substantial effort. Please follow the detailed guidelines below to complete your STEM Project Proposal. Multiple revisions may be necessary. Upon submission, your teacher will provide written feedback. Revisions and resubmissions are required until final approval is granted. Only then can your group begin the project.

STEM Project Proposal Guidelines: (Please fill out the Project Proposal Form in detail)

1. Project Topic: 

- A concise phrase or statement encapsulating the essence of your project.

2. Project Description: 

- A comprehensive description of your project's goals.

- Define the scope of your project.

- Outline the deliverables expected at the end of the project.

3. Potential Impacts:

- Describe the potential contributions and impacts your project could have in advancing specific STEM or non-STEM fields.

- Explain how your project might solve particular societal problems.

4. Unique Contribution:

- Justify why your group is best suited to tackle this problem.

- Detail the unique and innovative solutions your group can provide.

5. Group Communication:

- List all participants involved in the project.

- Outline effective communication methods within the group.

- Specify the best way for the teacher to communicate with your group.

- Identify the tools that will be used for project collaboration.

6. Prior Work/Resources:

- Summarize previous research in this field.

- Provide at least 10 references related to your project, noting their main contributions and limitations.

7. Technology Analysis:

- Identify and list the scientific and technical knowledge and skills required for your project.

8. Competence:

- Assess the skill sets and technical competencies within your group.

- Identify any missing skills that need to be acquired.

9. Safety:

- Identify any safety issues related to the use, storage, and disposal of materials and tools.

10. Equipment, Materials & Budget:

- List the key materials and equipment required for your project.

- Identify key items to be purchased, including vendors and prices.

11. Schedule:

    - Outline the goals, milestones, and plans for the next 8 weeks.

    - Assign tasks to each team member.

By following these guidelines and addressing each prompt in detail, your group will be well-prepared to create a thorough and impactful STEM project proposal.