Pathways

STEM Pathways for K-12 students

Most parents see competitions as a list. The kids who go furthest treat them as a progression. Pick a track and we'll show you which program fits each grade — and what comes next.

Robotics & Engineering

Design, build, and program robots for league play, ocean engineering, drones, and aerospace challenges.

Grades 4–8 FLL Challenge
Grades 5–12 SeaPerch
Grades 6–12 Future City
Explore the robotics & engineering pathway →

Aerospace & Rocketry

Model and high-power rocketry, satellite design, drones, and space-systems competitions — from a first Estes launch through NASA-run engineering challenges.

Grades 5–12 Aerial Drone
Grades 6–12 Zero Robotics
Grades 7–12 TARC
Explore the aerospace & rocketry pathway →

Math

Olympiads, problem-solving leagues, and team tournaments from elementary through high school.

Grades K–8 AMC 8
Grades 1–12 Math Kangaroo
Grades 6–8 MATHCOUNTS
Explore the math pathway →

Science Olympiads

Subject-specific competitions in biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, earth science, and neuroscience.

Grades 6–12 NSB
Grades 6–12 Science Olympiad
Grades 9–12 Brain Bee
Explore the science olympiads pathway →

Computing & Cybersecurity

Competitive programming, capture-the-flag security challenges, and app development contests.

Grades 1–12 Bebras
Grades 3–12 ACSL
Grades 3–12 Technovation
Explore the computing & cybersecurity pathway →

Research & Project-Based

Original research, science fairs, innovation challenges, and entrepreneurship competitions.

Grades 1–12 ExploraVision
Grades 6–12 NACLO
Grades 6–8 JIC
Explore the research & project-based pathway →

Multidisciplinary STEM

Cross-disciplinary competitions, quiz bowls, and team engineering challenges.

Grades 6–9 eCYBERMISSION
Grades 8–12 Conrad
Grades 9–12 Diamond Challenge
Explore the multidisciplinary stem pathway →