Opportunities

Please check back for the latest student competitions and challenges.

Middle School Students

Does your student love to tinker, solve problems, or think creatively? The Cardinal STEM Challenge is a design competition where Westwood students take on real-world problems, invent solutions, and showcase their ideas in a science fair–style event for families, teachers, and the community. This year’s design briefs include: Backpack Fix – redesigning backpacks to be lighter, safer, and more organized, and Wildlife Dilemma – creating solutions that protect animals while keeping people safe. Students will work in teams of 1–5, bring their ideas to life, and present them on December 10, 2025.

There will be an interest meeting after school on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Please visit this this website for more information. Registration closes on November 5, 2025.

High School Students

Terra North Jersey STEM Fair

The TNJSF is a non-profit organization dedicated to support, encourage, and recognize student curiosity and involvement in scientific research and innovation. TNJSF is affiliated with the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).

This opportunity is a high school science competition where students present a wide variety of projects from all areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Two divisions are being offered: Experimental Research and Topic Presentations.

Please visit TNJSF's website for more details.

*Students will need an adult sponsor in order to enter.

MS & HS Students

Please check back at a later time.

Past Events

Congressional App ChallengeThe Congressional App Challenge is designed to engage student creativity and encourage their participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education fields. This nationwide event allows high school students from across the country to compete against their peers by creating and exhibiting their software application, or "app," for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice.

Please click on the image for more information regarding the challenge. If you are interested in registering your child for this challenge and would like support with the application, please reach out to Ms. Jin Park at jin.park@wwrsd.org. App submissions are due October 30, 2025.

*If your child is submitting a project that they are building for a class, you may be prompted to enter the teacher’s email on the application.

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