Super Summer Science Search
(S⁴)
The Super Summer Science Search (S⁴) is a STEAM pitch contest for middle school students. Students identify a problem in the community and pitch a solution. Since 2011, the Teen Advisory Council has hosted the competition to:
1. Introduce students to the application of STEAM to real-life applications
2. Develop students’ hard and soft skills including essay writing, video creation, creativity, ideation, teamwork, research, and communication
3. Act as a precursor for middle school students who are interested in pursuing STEAM in further
Regardless of students’ background in STEAM, S⁴ is a great opportunity for students to explore STEAM through hands-on experience!
Previous winners
PAST PROMpts
2025
Accessibility to Resources
identify a specific resource unavailable to certain individuals, and develop a creative solution using STEAM to increase access to that material or service.
2023
Environmental Conservation
Identify a problem/area where we can be more environmentally friendly & use STEAM to craft an original product or solution to conserve natural habitats or resources at a local/individual level
2024
Sustainability
identify one factor that inhibits people from making sustainable choices and use STEAM to create a project that will guide consumers towards a more sustainable lifestyle.
2022
Diabilities
Research one type of disability and use STEAM to come up with a creative solution that will give people with that disability greater access to their surroundings or benefit their life in some way.