This competition is now closed.
The competition is designed to ignite students’ interest in STEM. Students will gain an understanding of energy conservation as it relates to Australia’s transition to a renewable future.
The competition invites students to ‘work’ for Snowy Hydro as a Snowy Hydro futurist. This task requires the participant to investigate what a renewable energy future can look like and, through their findings, provide a solution to reducing energy emissions.
There are resources available to ensure students are equipped with the tools to create solutions fit for the future.
Competition Details
A completed entry will consist of two parts:
Part 1: Photo or video of invention/idea
Part 2: Written or video explanation of invention/idea (maximum 1-2 minutes or 300 words)
Note: Both components can be submitted as one piece
Criteria
The idea/invention will demonstrate a focus on innovation and creativity, and will be accompanied by an explanation of your idea either written or via video.
Part 1: Idea/invention – We are looking for innovative, insightful and creative ideas/inventions that explore energy conservation to reduce emissions in a renewable world.
Part 2: Explanation of idea/invention – The accompanying explanation must be articulated clearly answering the three dot point questions. Explanation to be 1-2 minutes in length or a maximum of 300 words, submitted either in video or written form.
- What is the problem you are addressing?
- What is your idea?
- How does it work?
Eligibility
The 2024 competition will be open to students in years 3 to 12 (aged 8 to 18 years) across Australia. This competition will allow participants to take a deep dive into a renewable energy future and explore innovative energy conservation and emissions solutions. There will be two age categories Junior (ages 8 to 12 years old) and Senior (ages 13 to 18 years old)
Prizes
The entries will be judged by a special judging panel and by the broader community in a community choice category. There will be two winners and two runners-up for each age category (Junior and Senior).
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