{"id":15567,"date":"2025-02-04T09:55:47","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T07:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linpra.lt\/?post_type=mec-events&p=15567"},"modified":"2025-07-10T09:58:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T06:58:26","slug":"steam-team-2025","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"https:\/\/linpra.lt\/en\/events\/steam-team-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"STEAM TEAM 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Lithuanian Engineering and Technology Industries Association (LINPRA) invites students from grades 5\u20138 and 9\u201312 to participate in the third National Young Engineers Championship \u2013 STEAM TEAM 2025<\/strong>! This competition will bring together teams from different age groups to compete for the title of the best young engineers at the national level!<\/span><\/p>\n

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 30<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We invite students to form a strong team and showcase their engineering skills by creating a unique Rube Goldberg machine<\/strong> using STEAM principles.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is STEAM?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

STEAM is an educational model integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics<\/strong>, enabling students to apply and deepen their knowledge while solving real-world problems.<\/span><\/p>\n

The championship consists of two stages: regional semifinals<\/strong> and the national final<\/strong>. Semifinals will take place in various regions of Lithuania, and the winners from each region will advance to the national final.<\/span><\/p>\n

Championship Task:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Teams must design and build a functional Rube Goldberg machine<\/strong> incorporating engineering solutions<\/strong> (see task criteria).<\/span><\/p>\n

Competition Stages:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Regional Semifinals: April 1 \u2013 April 16<\/span><\/p>\n

Semifinal Winners\u2019 Prizes: <\/strong><\/span>One <\/span>5\u20138 grade team<\/strong> and one <\/span>9\u201312 grade team<\/strong> will be declared winners in each region. <\/span>1st place teams<\/strong> in regional semifinals will win a <\/span>ticket to the final<\/strong> and a <\/span>\u20ac200 cash prize<\/strong>. <\/span>Additional prizes will be awarded to other outstanding participants!<\/span><\/p>\n

National Final: May 16<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Final Winners\u2019 Prizes: <\/strong><\/span>Three 5\u20138 grade teams<\/strong> and <\/span>three 9\u201312 grade teams<\/strong> will be awarded. <\/span>1st place<\/strong>: \u20ac1000 per team. <\/span>2nd place<\/strong>: \u20ac500 per team. <\/span>3rd place<\/strong>: \u20ac300 per team. <\/span>Additional prizes will be awarded to other well-performing participants!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Important:<\/strong> The exact time and location of each regional semifinal will be announced later on this LINPRA page. Detailed information will also be sent to teams via the contact details provided during registration.<\/span><\/p>\n

Regional Semifinals Calendar:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n