Regional Winners Announced in Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge

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Science teachers from across the United States have been named regional winners in the annual Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge, a competition sponsored by Shell USA, Inc. and administered by the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA). Twenty-six regional winners from various school districts near Shell assets were selected for their innovative approaches to delivering high-quality lab experiences with limited resources. Each regional winner will receive a school science lab makeover support package valued at $15,000 or $20,000, depending on the school level, and will advance to the national phase of the competition for a chance to win an additional $5,000 to attend a future NSTA National Conference.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge is an annual competition that encourages K-12 science teachers to share their approaches for delivering quality lab experiences with limited school and laboratory resources.
  • The competition is sponsored by Shell USA, Inc. and administered by the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA).
  • Twenty-six regional winners were selected from various school districts near Shell assets, including teachers from California, Texas, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and more.
  • Each regional winner will receive a school science lab makeover support package valued at $15,000 or $20,000, depending on the school level.
  • The regional winners will advance to the national phase of the competition, where they will have a chance to win an additional $5,000 to attend a future NSTA National Conference.

Statistics:

  • 26 science teachers were named regional winners in the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge.
  • The competition received entries from teachers in various school districts near Shell assets.
  • Each regional winner will receive a school science lab makeover support package valued at $15,000 or $20,000.
  • The regional winners will advance to the national phase of the competition, where they will have a chance to win an additional $5,000 for a future NSTA National Conference.

Sources:

  • Journal of Engineering, 2025 OCT 13
  • BusinessWire, "Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Announces Regional Winners" (https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250924303814/en/)