Students can win scholarships to Wright State at Big Hoopla’s STEM Challenge on March 16

Students who participate in the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge at Wright State on March 16 can win a full in-state tuition scholarship. (Photo courtesy of Big Hoopla)

Wright State University, a leader in regional STEM workforce development, will award full in-state tuition scholarships to 12 students who participate in the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge.

The annual STEM Challenge, championed by Wright State University, will take place on Sunday, March 16, from noon to 5 p.m. in Wright State’s Student Union. Registration opens at 11 a.m. with the hot shot finals starting at 4:30 p.m.

This free, interactive event for students in kindergarten through eighth grade blends basketball with STEM education through engaging activities and demonstrations. Attendees can also enjoy award-winning science shows and hands-on STEM exhibits presented by regional and national partners.

Wright State will award full in-state tuition scholarships to basketball shootout winners: a male and female student in each grade division (K–2, 3–4, 5–6 and 7–8). Four additional winners will be randomly selected through a raffle.

Students must complete 80% of the STEM passport to be eligible for a Wright State scholarship.

Students can register for the event at daytonhoopla.com/hoopla-stem-challenge.

“Wright State is excited to inspire young learners’ love of science, technology, engineering and mathematics through our partnership with the Big Hoopla’s STEM Challenge,” said Wright State President Sue Edwards. “Wright State is proud to award these life-changing scholarships to 12 promising students as part of our commitment to developing our region’s next generation of innovators and leaders.”

Wright State will also host the Big Hoopla 4-Miler walk/run on March 16. The race, which begins and ends at Wright State’s Student Union, will tour the Dayton Campus.

Learn more and register at hoopla4miler.com.

The 4 Miler and STEM Challenge will kick off the Big Hoopla’s celebration of events leading up to the NCAA First Four.