Back by popular demand (and possibly because someone set off a glitter explosion in the prep room again), the STEM Community Chemist-tree Challenge is lighting up our feeds once more!
Don’t let the name fool you, we welcome all STEM-themed festive creations, not just chemist trees. Whether you’re building a Fibonacci fairy, wiring up a light-up laser star, or 3D-printing a snowflake that explains Newton’s laws, we want to see it!
To enter:
- Create your STEM-themed festive masterpiece.
- Take a photo.
- Post it on this discussion thread: https://community.stem.org.uk/communities/community-home/digestviewer/viewthread?MessageKey=9c3035ea-7e81-452b-af14-1128e40ee7c0&CommunityKey=efa20286-1785-472d-87f6-6ff52714b61c#bm9c3035ea-7e81-452b-af14-1128e40ee7c0
Prizes:
1st Place: STEM Community Festive Hamper
2nd Place: STEM Community Christmas box
3rd Place: A STEM Community notepad and mug
Highly Commended: A STEM Community mug and virtual high five
[PRIZES DISPATCHED IN JANUARY TO AVOID SCHOOL CLOSURES]
Deadline: Friday 19th December 2025
Winners revealed: 5th January 2026
So whether you’re a classroom crafter, a technician tinkerer, or a STEM Ambassador with a glue stick and a dream, get involved and help us make this year’s Chemist-tree Challenge the most STEM-spangled yet!
Need some inspiration, you can check out last years entries here: https://community.stem.org.uk/discussion/its-back-the-2024-chemist-tree-challenge