
MARS STEAM CHALLENGE
Your Mission: 100 people start a new colony on Mars...
how will they survive and thrive?

A DESIGN CHALLENGE FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-12 AND THIER FAMILIES.
Imagine one problem, challenge, or need the colonists would face on Mars. Attempt to solve the problem or propose a solution or new idea using STEAM. Projects may be a scientific experiment, engineering design, artistic work, or a combination of the above.
Choose your mission:
🔬 Scientific Experiment – Explore life, resources, and human adaptation.
⚙️ Technical Innovation – Engineer habitats, energy, and survival tech.
🎨 Art & Expression – Capture the Martian experience through creativity.
🌍 Social Systems – Design government, culture, or philosophy for Mars.
Submission Types
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On-line project submission
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In-person project presentation
IMPORTANT DATES
Now - April 4, 2025 - Registration open
May 1, 2025 - All online project submissions are due
June 6, 2025 - In-person project set-up at the Mars New Year Festival
June 7, 2025 - In-person project presentations and judging
All winners will be announced during the Mars New Year Festival.
Students may present their project to the public after judging.
All projects should be removed from the festival by 7:00 pm
on June 7, 2025.
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