Greater Philadelphia Junior Science & Humanities Symposium (JSHS)

​The JSHS is a regional research competition held on Temple University's Main Campus.  The JSHS is a collaboration between The College of Science & Technology, the United States Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, and the Academy of Applied Sciences.   During the event, attendees enjoy a wide variety of STEM activities while engaging with invited speakers and STEM professionals.  For more information about the national JSHS please ​click here.  

Greater Philadelphia SeaPerch & SeaGlide Challenge

​The Greater Philadelphia SeaPerch and SeaGlide Challenge is an underwater robotic competition open to middle schools and high schools in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware region. The goal is to increase student interest in robotics, science, mathematics, engineering and technology and to introduce students to naval engineering.  The challenge takes place in the spring of each year, but participating teams start working on their ROVs and Gliders in the fall.  For more information about the Greater Philadelphia SeaPerch and SeaGlide Challenge please click here.

Da Vinci Fest featuring the Da Vinci Derby

Named after Leonardo da Vinci, the arts festival is fun and captivating for all ages as it explores the unquenchable curiosity of this Renaissance master.  Famous for paintings such as the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper, he also possessed a genius for technology, astronomy, engineering, botany, and much more.  Da Vinci Fest celebrates how creativity manifests itself at the intersection of disciplines through events, exhibitions, and crative activities for the public.  It is sure to be fun, engaging and inspiring for all ages! 

During the Da Vinci Derby, a featured event, participants of all ages and backgrounds are invited to showcase their pre-designed and embellished race cars at the festival. Whether created to race (or simply look the part), Da Vinci Derby participants will celebrate their inner artist, inventor, and competitor through this day-long competition.  Race Cars compete in intervals on our specialized Da Vinci Art Alliance race track that records times with accuracy to 0.001 of a second. All levels and ages of racers are encouraged to compete.  Art Cars are displayed as an art object, included in a professional exhibition for the duration of the day-long festival. All registered art cars will be exhibited and considered for awards by prominent Philadelphia-based jurors in the fields of art and science.  To learn more about Da Vinci Fest, please click here.