Opportunity Conference at MSOE
A one-of-a-kind competition for high school students to show off their skills in computer science, math and science
Registration for 2021 competitions will open in early September.
Business Competition
Thursday, November 18, 2021
New for 2021! More information coming soon.
Computer Competition
Friday, November 19, 2021
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- Registration Fee: $85.00 per team
- Team registration may ONLY be done by your teacher / team coach using the online shopping cart.
- Composition of team: four (4) students.
- Teams are encouraged to bring their own laptops. Each team of four students will use two laptops.
- Maximum number of teams the competition will host: 45
- Be sure to review the Computer Competition rules and instructions.
- Questions? Contact stem@msoe.edu or call (414) 277-7238.
Each four-member computer team works together using two laptops to design programs to solve problems of varying levels of difficulty. Teams may use either Python, Java (Eclipse or BlueJ) or C++ (Microsoft Visual Studio .NET). Participants are encouraged to bring wired or USB mice.
Computer Competition Agenda
| 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. | Check-in (teacher and team captain only) |
| 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. | Optional Practice Session |
| 8:30 – 8:45 a.m. | Competition Orientation (teachers only) |
| 8:45 – 11:15 a.m. | Competition |
| 11:15 – 11:30 a.m. | Break (awards will be determined during this time) |
| 11:30 – 12:00 p.m. | Awards ceremony |
| 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Optional campus tour (must sign up in advance) |
Mathematics Competition
Monday, November 22, 2021
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- Registration Fee: $85.00 per team
- Team registration may ONLY be done by your teacher / team coach using the online shopping cart.
- Maximum of one (1) team per school. Additional teams may be added to your school after November 1st.
- Eight (8) students. Teams may be comprised of fewer than eight students, however, the team score is a total sum of points earned, not an average.
- Maximum number of teams the competition will host: 30
- Calculators Are Required. The TI-89, TI-92 and any devices with internet access are NOT ALLOWED.
- Questions? Contact stem@msoe.edu or call (414) 277-7238.
Mathematics Competition Agenda
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| 8 – 8:45 a.m. | Check-in (teacher and team captains only) |
| 8:45 – 9 a.m. | Orientation (proctors, runners and timers) |
| 8:45 – 9 a.m. | Orientation (graders) |
| 9 – 9:20 a.m. | Event 1 – Algebra |
| 9:25 – 9:45 a.m. | Event 2 – Geometry |
| 9:50 – 10:10 a.m. | Event 3 – Advanced Math |
| 10:25 – 10:45 a.m. | Event 4 – Problem Solving |
| 10:50 – 11:10 a.m. | Event 5 – Team Competition |
| 11:15 – 11:35 a.m. | Break (final standings will be determined during this time) |
| 11:35 – 12 p.m. | Awards Ceremony |
| 12 – 1 p.m. | Optional campus tour (must sign up in advance) |
Science Competition
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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- Registration Fee: $85.00 per team
- Team registration may ONLY be done by your teacher / team coach using the online shopping cart.
- There is no limit to the number of teams each school is allowed to register.
- Eight (8) students. Teams of less than 8 may be accomodated if a school cannot field 8 students for a team and scoring will not penalize those who cannot field 8.
- Maximum number of teams the competition will host:30
- Hand-held calculators are permitted and recommended, but no other reference materials will be permitted in the event rooms including devices with internet access. Scratch paper will be provided.
- Questions? Contact stem@msoe.edu or call (414) 277-7238.
Science Competition Agenda
| 8 – 8:45 a.m. | Check-in (teacher and team captain only) |
| 8:45 – 9 a.m. | Competition orientation and room assignments (teachers only) |
| 9 – 10:30 a.m. | Individual test – General Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics |
| 10:30 – 10:45 a.m. | Break |
| 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. | Event 5 – Team Event (all answers on bubble sheet must be filled in during this time. No extra time will be given) |
| 11:30 – 11:45 a.m. | Break (awards will be determined during this time) |
| 11:45 – 12:15 p.m. | Awards Ceremony |
| 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. | Optional campus tour (must sign up in advance) |