State Physics Competition for High School Physics Students

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - 12:00 am to 11:59 pm

The UNI Physics Department hosts the State of Iowa Physics Competition from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. which is a series of five physics events (catapult, mousetrap car, bridge building, soda straw arm and measurement) for high school (Grades 9-12) students. The competition stresses creativity and ingenuity as well as an understanding of physics related principles and is intended to stimulate interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The competition emphasizes the scientific and engineering practices found in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and participation in the competition integrated with appropriate instruction can address the Iowa Core.

Location: 
UNI McLeod Center
Contact Information
Name: 
Lawrence Escalada
Phone: 
(319) 273-2431
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