# Event Details

- **Event Name**: STEM Design Challenge (Grades 4-8)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Ready to build, design, and compete?About this EventJoin the STEM Design Challenge, an exciting engineering competition for students in grades 4–8! In teams of 2 to 4, you’ll put your creativity and problem-solving skills to the test as you tackle a real-world challenge. Using K’Nex, and/or Engino, you’ll design and build a one-of-a-kind project, craft a Design Notebook, and draw up your team’s blueprint.Bring your best ideas—because the top team at the regional event will earn a spot at the state competition in May! It’s hands-on STEM fun with big-time bragging rights on the line!The 2026 STEM Design Challenge is Eco-Factory: Build a Sustainable Production Machine!In this challenge, elementary and middle school students will design part of a factory that produces a product using sustainable practices and prepare a prototype demonstration to showcase how the machine works and supports sustainable production. Using K'Nex, Engino, and/or recycled materials, the prototype must emphasize sustainability by minimizing waste, maximizing efficiency, and/or using simulated recycled or reusable parts or materials.For more information about the STEM Design Challenge, please go to the competition website.Please note that this competition is for Allegheny County schools only. There are other Intermediate Units offering IU Competitions. Please check your IU for more information.Chaperones must stay onsite for the entirety of ALL events and always be accessible to their students if needed, as the AIU is not responsible for attendees.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/homestead/stem-design-challenge-grades-4-8/100001412245918559
- **Event Categories**: contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Homestead
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Allegheny Intermediate Unit
- **lat**: 40.4136012
- **long**: -79.90880770000001
- **full address**: Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is STEM Design Challenge (Grades 4-8) being held?
  - **A:** STEM Design Challenge (Grades 4-8) takes place on Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am to Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing STEM Design Challenge (Grades 4-8)?
  - **A:** STEM Design Challenge (Grades 4-8) is organized by Allegheny Intermediate Unit Academic Events.

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