Purpose: The Best Southwest Partnership Region has a wealth of talent in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math.  In fact, every single has made incredible investments in STEAM Education.  Unfortunately, our students and educators are not always recognized for how well they are preparing for the needs of tomorrow, today!  

Members of the BSWP are so enamored by the talent in the region we have developed the 2023 BSWP STEAM Showcase & Competition where our high schools in the region will compete to win $500-$5,000 and bragging rights as the Best Southwest Partnership STEAM Champion!  

Rules: Each participating high school can bring up to 12 students to showcase up to 3 STEAM Disciplines (listed below). Schools may bring up to 5 students per competition. There will be three design competitions. Each school can also bring support students / staff. The maximum number of students / staff per school is 40, Each school must pre register their showcase and competition teams by Jan 26, 2024.

Each school will be given a 10’ wide x 10’ deep booth and booths will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. Each booth will have an 8’ table, one surge protector and one trash can. All other extension cords must be provided by schools.

School STEAM Disciplines can showcase

• Drone Technology
• Robotics
• AV Graphic Design - need network access
• Game Design
• Biotechnology
• Audio Engineering
• Computer Coding - need network access
• Esports

School Competitions: Participate in single day competitions as a team. All items needed for competition will be provided at no cost to registered schools by the Best Southwest Partnership, Esposure and/or HAKing Innovation. Students will showcase their skills of design, teamwork, coding, and more.

• 3D Design Competition
• E Sports Competition
• Robotics Competition
• Drone Racing Competition

Winners:  The competition winners will be recognized and schools will be given scholarships to futher their programs. Students will win door prizes! These are the best and brightest of the Best Southwest Partnership!

The winners of the showcase will be rated on the following categories:

• Creativity
• Skills & Competencies
• Practicality: How is their work applicable for real world applications
• Workforce Ready: How well do the projects prepare students to be successful in the workforce
• School Spirit

Judges: Judges will be determined by the Best Southwest Partnership.  The opportunity to serve as a judge the showcase may be included in the sponsorship opportunities

Eligible High Schools within the Best Southwest Region:       

• Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep
• Cedar Hill High School            ,
• DeSoto High School          
• Duncanville High School           
• Ferris High School
• International Leadership Academy
• Kimball High School
• Lancaster High School
• Life School
• Ovilla Christian School
• Midlothian Heritage High School
• Newman International Academy
• Red Oak High School                          
• Trinity Leadership Public School
• Turning Point Christian Academy
• Uplift Gradus Preparatory
• West Mesquite High School
• Wilmer Hutchins High School
• Vanguard High School
• Village Tech

Guests can visit school showcase booths. Use the afternoon to attend a workshop, free play games, fly drones, and more. Companies will also be on site to share experiences with the students.