This competition is closed for 2024
2025 competition details coming soon!
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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