Take Off with Operation Airlift!
Adler Planetarium's Teen Airship Design Competition
Coming December 1, 2018!
Come put your design, engineering, and circuits skills to work at the Adler Planetarium's Operation Airlift on Saturday, December 1, 2018! At this design-engineering competition, teams of students will compete with each other to design and build the best possible remotely-controlled airship. Join us for this fun day, where you'll get to connect with other students, local scientists, and Adler Planetarium staff. View pictures from past events!
Operation Airlift 2018
Saturday, Dec 1, 2018, 09:30 AM
Rauner Family YMCA, South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
YOUTH PARTICIPANTS
The event is now full. Adler is currently accepting applications from Chicago-based schools and youth-serving organizations who are interested in bringing a team or teams to participate in this event. All participants will receive lunch and snacks during the day, as well as t-shirts. No prior experience is necessary! Applications will be taken on a rolling basis. We will begin reviewing applications on November 5th.
ADULT STEM MENTORS
All adult volunteers must submit to a simple background check if they don't have one on file with the Adler from within the past year. We will also provide several options for a one-hour mentor training prior to the event.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is there an age limit to participate in the event?
Operation Airlift is open to students in grades 6 through 12. Students will be sorted into middle school and high school teams to compete in separately scored brackets. Each team consists of 6-9 teens and one volunteer STEM mentor.
Is there transportation support available?
We will be able to fund a limited number of buses for large groups to attend the event!
Do I need to know or bring anything to participate?
No prior experience or equipment is necessary and the Adler will provide all supplies.
When will I know if my application has been accepted?
An Adler Teen Programs staff member will contact you within a week of your submission.
Questions? Please email youthprograms@adlerplanetarium.org