RE: What type of contest would you like to see?

A contest is a difficult thing in the STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and math) field. People are afraid to show their lack of knowledge I think even in a simple contest.

It seems at times that Science is a dirty word to a lot of people.

Perhaps a name the tenth planet.

• If a tenth planet was found what name would you choose and explain why in 100 words or less.

Or a What Propulsion system do you think will work:

• Do you think we will eventually be able to travel faster than light Speed, and what sort of propulsion system do you think it would take?

A very tough call, on type of contest for STEM field, I think people see it, and are afraid to be judged as adults. I think for kids there could be lots of contest, like build a volcano model, or soap box derby car, or a paper airplane contest on how far/long can it fly, (at ground level throwing it off a skyscraper or cliff would not count).