Middle School STEM Challenge

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2025 STEM Challenge

June 2-5, 2025

The Texas Tech University STEM Center for Outreach, Research & Education and the Lubbock Independent School District join forces each year to host the TTU/LISD Middle School STEM Challenge. The competition brings together ten LISD middle schools for a weeklong challenge to design and build a mode of transportation. The week concluds with a race day, where students drive and race their creations.

Specifics: Each team is made up of a math or science teacher from each LISD middle school, with four students representing their campus in the competition. Texas Tech provides one undergraduate student to mentor the students and join each team. A few "experts" are also available to guide the teams throughout the week. The challenge culminates in a final competition where the creations are put to the test!

Interested in being involved?

Texas Tech undergraduate students wanting to serve as TTU Mentors,apply here.

Have more questions? Please email Allison Eubanks. LISD students, please contact your designated math or science teacher. They are the ones recruiting their teams!

2024 Winners: Evans Middle School

Participating Schools

*Students and teachers compete to bring home the Dwyer Cup to their schools for the following academic year. The cup is named after former STEM CORE Director and Professor, Dr. Jerry Dwyer, in recognition of his efforts and dedication in improving STEM education for Lubbock students.