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
Computer Competition
Friday, November 18, 2022
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- Registration Fee: $85.00 per team; Teams registered at least 3 weeks before the competition are guaranteed t-shirts
- 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 21, 2022
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- Registration Fee: $85.00 per team | Teams registered at least 3 weeks before the competition are guaranteed t-shirts
- Team registration may ONLY be done by your teacher / team coach using the online shopping cart.
- Maximum of two teams 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
| 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 22, 2022
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- Registration Fee: $85.00 per team | Teams registered at least 3 weeks before the competition are guaranteed t-shirts
- 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) |