About the Program

We invite high school and middle school students to partake in the Congresswoman’s inaugural STEM Award Program.

The program highlights student projects that demonstrate innovation, problem-solving, and real-world community impact in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Eligible projects may have been created for a science fair, academic competition, classroom assignment, or other STEM-related program.

A panel of volunteer judges and the Congresswoman will evaluate submissions based on innovation and relevance. One middle school student and one high school student will be selected as award recipients.

Award winners will be recognized by Congresswoman Strickland, and their projects have the potential to be displayed in her Washington, D.C. office for one year.

Program Goals

The Congressional STEM Award Program is designed to:

• Encourage early and sustained student engagement in STEM fields
• Recognize creativity, innovation, and community-focused problem solving
• Highlight the talent of students across Washington’s 10th Congressional District
• Provide students with a meaningful achievement to support future academic and career opportunities
• Strengthen connections between students, schools, and the broader STEM community

Eligibility

The Congressional STEM Award Program is open to:

• Middle and high school students enrolled during the 2025–2026 school year
• Students who live in Washington’s 10th Congressional District

Submission Requirements

To participate, students must:

• Complete the STEM Program Application and Submission form
• Submit a STEM project by June 1, 2026
• Provide either a PowerPoint presentation or video explaining:
  • The project and how it works
  • The problem it addresses, or societal need it fills
  • Its potential community impact

Recognition

One middle school winner and one high school winner will be selected and awarded a certificate. Each winning project will potentially be showcased in Congresswoman Strickland’s Washington, D.C. office for one year and recognized publicly during an award ceremony.