Attention Students in Grades 5-8!

Over $14,000.00 in prizes to give away!


THE CHALLENGE:

  • To design and create a working invention that incorporates at least one (1) rubber band.

THE DIVISIONS:

  • Arts & Leisure
  • Science & Engineering

THE PRIZES:

  • The first place winner in each division will receive a $5000.00 savings bond*.
  • The runner-up in each division will receive a $1000.00 savings bond*.
  • The four remaining finalists in each division (who are not a first place winner or runner-up) will receive a $50.00 gift card.
  • The top four schools with the most entries will each receive a $250 donation.

*Savings bond values are at maturity for United States Series EE paper savings bonds.


 

The Rubber Band Contest is hosted by the Akron Global Polymer Academy at The University of Akron.