from Launch Academy of Sweetwater School District
receiving recognition at the MVP Luncheon
from news broadcaster, Kimberly Hunt.
STEAM Design Contest
The San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering is inviting students to submit designs for a chance to have their artwork featured on March 7, 2026! This STEAM Design Contest is open to K-12 grade students in San Diego County. The winning students will receive a $150 stipend for their teachers’ classroom, their designs displayed at the Festival with 20K+ attendees, and be invited, along with their families, to the MVP luncheon. Please see below for more information.
How to Enter: To submit a design, email the design to contest@generationsteam.org with the following details:
- Student's first and last name
- School name
- Teacher name
- Teacher email
Timeline:
10/1/25 – 1/1/26: Submit designs via email.
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All submissions due 11:59PM PST on 1/1/26
1/15/26: Results will be emailed.
1/22/26: Top three designs announced publicly on social media (@lovestemsd).
3/7/26: Art displayed at Petco Park for the San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering.
Requirements:
- Design must be created by K-12 grade students in San Diego County
- Hand drawn or digital designs only.
- Must not exceed 8 x 11 inches.
- Brand logos or words are not allowed.
- PNG or JPEG format preferred.
Suggested themes:
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Invent the Future
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Empowering Tinkerers, Explorers, Star Gazers, Dreamers, and Adventurers
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Spark a Love of STEAM
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STEAM Is Everywhere
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Empowering Future Innovators
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Science Meets Art
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STEAM Explorers Unite
The top three designs will receive:
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$150 stipend for their teacher’s classroom supplies.
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Art displayed at the Science Festival with 20K attendees.
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Winners and their families invited to the MVP Luncheon which is a private invitation only event.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to showcase your creativity and enthusiasm for all things STEAM!
