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From Competition to Careers: Celebrating 20 years!

The Challenge is a team-based competition for students in grades 5-8, focusing on innovation and collaboration, that reflects the nature of today’s workplaces. It encourages students to explore science and use STEM-embedded curriculum to understand sustainability questions and community-based solutions.

This year, CEF is excited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the You Be The Chemist Challenge®! The Challenge has seen half a million students participate, $250,000 in scholarships awarded, and 10,000 volunteers provide 60,000 volunteer hours over the first 20 years. Let’s see what we can achieve together over the next 20!

Join us on June 11 to honor the top 5 National Finalist teams from across North America as they compete for the National Champion title and about $50,000 in scholarships!

We would also like to thank our Challenge sponsors. Through their support, we are able to fuel a passion for STEM in young minds and bring this great event to you.

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2024 National Challenge Keynote Speaker

  • Dr. Kate Biberdorf

    Kate the Chemist

    Dr. Kate Biberdorf

    Kate the Chemist

    Dr. Kate Biberdorf is a chemist, science entertainer, and professor at The University of Texas. Through her theatrical and hands-on approach to teaching, Dr. Biberdorf is breaking down the image of the stereotypical scientist, while reaching students who might otherwise be intimidated by science. She is the author of several bestsellers, including The Big Book of Experiments, the fiction series Kate the Chemist, and the nonfiction book It's Elemental: The Hidden Chemistry in Everything. She's been profiled in the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times, and appeared on The Today Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, NBC Nightly News, Late Night with Stephen Colbert, and more. “Anybody can be a scientist.” -KATE BIBERDOR

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The Westin Houston, Memorial City
945 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024

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The Westin Houston, Memorial City
945 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024

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Please use the link to book your reservation using our group rate offer for the 2024 National Challenge Events

2024 National Challenge Events

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  1. MONDAY, JUNE 10 Competition (Open to All)
  2. TUESDAY, JUNE 11 Meet the Teams Reception (By Invitation)
  3. TUESDAY, JUNE 11 Industry Appreciation Reception (By Invitation)
  4. TUESDAY, JUNE 11 Dinner, Awards & Silent Auction Featuring Kate the Chemist! (Ticketed)