Battle of the Brains KC is Kansas City’s premier K-12 STEM competition, where students from metro area schools develop and submit concepts for an exhibit at Science City. It is an immersive educational experience that encourages students to think big, collaborate, and explore new STEM concepts. One winning team’s concept is brought to life as an exhibit.
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Battle of the Brains KC
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- Contact: botbkc@burnsmcd.com
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 30000
- Cost: Free
- Estimated Time Commitment: Significant
- Participant Format: Small Team
- Event Format: Hybrid
- Competition Format: Exam, Simulation/Challenge
- Reach: Regional
- Event Size: Medium
Participation Information
Schools register to participate, and student teams brainstorm and develop their exhibit concepts. Submissions are judged, and the winning concept is built and displayed at Science City.
Judging is based on creativity, educational value, feasibility, and how well the concept aligns with STEM principles.
Trophies, cash prizes for schools, and recognition for STEM-based innovations
Schools register to participate, and student teams brainstorm and develop their exhibit concepts. Submissions are judged, and the winning concept is built and displayed at Science City.
1. Schools register teams. 2. Teams create an exhibit concept. 3. Submit the concept for judging. 4. The winning team's concept is built and displayed at Science City.
Creative supplies, research materials, access to STEM resources, and collaboration spaces for team projects.
Judging is based on creativity, educational value, feasibility, and how well the concept aligns with STEM principles.