Junior Solar Sprints

THE RACE SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2022 HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PARTICIPATING TEACHERS SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED AN EMAIL WITH DETAILS ABOUT VIRTUAL INTERVIEWS FOR THEIR STUDENTS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT KRISTEN TOMASICCHIO.

What is Junior Solar Sprints?

The Junior Solar Sprints program is an annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) competition that engages students to design, build and race solar-powered model cars. For JSS participants, materials (including solar panels), instruction and professional development workshops are provided free of charge. The program also adheres to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

2022 Junior Solar Sprints – In Person!
Division Races: Monday, May 16 – Friday, May 20
Finals: Monday, May 23

Locations:

Friday, May 13th at New Providence Middle School, New Providence, NJ

Tuesday, May 17th TBD

Wednesday, May 18th TBD

Friday, May 20th at Herschfield Park, Pompton Lakes, NJ

Email our Environmental Education Manager to add your name to our JSS educator list – you will receive our monthly JSS updates as well as additional information as deadlines get closer.

Who Can Participate?

Teams consist of up to four students.

Students in grades 6 through 8
Students between the ages of 11 and 14 participating in community or afterschool groups
Students who live or attend school in TransOptions’ service area