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Terra Science and Education

Syracuse, New York, United States

About

Terra Science and Education is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving K-16 education through consulting, scholarships, research, and new program development. The organization focuses on fostering innovative young minds through project-based learning, particularly in environmental and STEM education. Terra Science and Education supports students, teachers, and advocates, striving to meet the educational needs of underserved and under-represented groups, including women in STEM. The organization offers tools and support to establish justice and equality in education. The organization is a proud founder and sponsor of the GENIUS Olympiad, an international high school competition focused on environmental issues. Terra Science and Education also manages several regional science and engineering fairs across New York and New Jersey, providing platforms for students to showcase their innovations. Additionally, the organization publishes open-access, peer-reviewed journals for student and researcher publishing opportunities.

Affiliations

GENIUS OlympiadInternational Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)American Council for Accreditation of Schools and Universities (ACASU)STEM Learning Ecosystem networkGerace Research Center of the University of the BahamasSyracuse Academy of ScienceUtica Academy of Science

Programs Offered

  • GENIUS Olympiad (International High School Project Competition)
  • STEM Fairs Program (Regional Science and Engineering Fairs)
  • Terra Journals (International Journal of High School Research, International Journal of Undergraduate Research, International Journal of Educational Practice and Leadership)
  • Gerace Research Partnership (Marine Ecology Experiences)
  • American Council for Accreditation of Schools and Universities (ACASU)
  • Terra STEM Scholars Program
  • Capacity Building Grants
  • Scholarships for SANY students and alumni
  • Teacher Fellowships
  • Terra Urban Education Conference
  • International Research Collaborations (IRC)
  • Terra Educational Data Solutions (TEDS-Pool)
  • Terra Traveling STEM Show

Achievements

  • Founded in 2011 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
  • Received Platinum Level Transparency Seal from GuideStar (top 0.1% of non-profits)
  • Consistently keeps general management expenses below 10%
  • Organizes GENIUS Olympiad with participants from over 80 countries and 45 US states
  • Manages six regional science and engineering fairs across New York and New Jersey
  • Successfully organized online fairs during COVID-19
  • Provides capacity building grants and scholarships for STEM education
  • Recognized as an official CTLE credit provider by the New York State Department of Education

Opportunities from Terra Science and Education

Competition

International GENIUS Coding Olympiad by Terra Science and Education

by Terra Science and Education

International GENIUS Coding Olympiad, organized by Terra Science and Education, highlights the power of coding and computational thinking in solving global challenges.

👶For children ages 13–18
🌐Online or in-person
💰$600 registration

What your child could gain:

CodingAlgorithmic thinkingProblem-solving
Competition

International Genius Short film Olympiad by Terra Science and Education

by Terra Science and Education

The International GENIUS Short Film Olympiad is a global competition for high school students, focusing on using film to raise awareness and inspire action on critical global environmental issues. Participants can win RIT University scholarships.

👶For children ages 13–18
🌐Online or in-person
💰$600 registration

What your child could gain:

Video productionScriptwritingFilm editing
Competition

International GENIUS Art Olympiad by Terra Science and Education

by Terra Science and Education

The International GENIUS Art Olympiad is a global competition for high school students to address environmental issues through artistic expression. It fosters creativity, problem-solving, and cross-cultural interaction.

👶For children ages 13–18
🌐Online or in-person
💰$600 registration

What your child could gain:

Creative thinkingProblem-solvingArtistic expression
Competition

International GENIUS Robotics Olympiad by Terra Science and Education

by Terra Science and Education

High school students worldwide are invited to the International GENIUS Robotics Olympiad to design and build robots addressing global environmental issues. This competition fosters STEM skills and offers significant scholarships.

👶For children ages 13–18
🌐Online or in-person
💰$600 registration

What your child could gain:

Robot designRobot buildingProgramming
Competition

International GENIUS Music Olympiad by Terra Science and Education

by Terra Science and Education

The International GENIUS Music Olympiad is a global high school competition where students use music to raise awareness and inspire action on critical environmental issues. Participants showcase original musical projects and connect with peers worldwide.

👶For children ages 13–18
🌐Online or in-person
💰$600 registration

What your child could gain:

Musical composition and performanceEnvironmental research and advocacyPublic speaking and presentation skills
Competition

International GENIUS AI Olympiad by Terra Science and Education

by Terra Science and Education

A global competition for high school students to develop innovative AI solutions for critical environmental challenges, offering international recognition and scholarships.

👶For children ages 13–18
🌐Online or in-person
💰$600 registration

What your child could gain:

Ai developmentMachine learning model designEnvironmental problem analysis
Competition

International GENIUS Speech Olympiad by Terra Science and Education

by Terra Science and Education

The International GENIUS Speech Olympiad empowers high school students globally to advocate for environmental solutions through persuasive public speaking. Participants develop critical communication skills and gain international recognition.

👶For children ages 13–18
🌐Online or in-person
💰$600 registration

What your child could gain:

Public speakingPersuasive communicationResearch and analysis
Competition

International Genius Science Olympiad by Terra Science and Education

by Terra Science and Education

The International GENIUS Science Olympiad challenges high school students globally to develop innovative scientific solutions for critical environmental issues and promote sustainability.

👶For children ages 13–18
🌐Online or in-person
💰$600 registration

What your child could gain:

Scientific researchData analysisExperimentation
Competition

International GENIUS Entrepreneurship Olympiad by Terra Science and Education

by Terra Science and Education

The International GENIUS Entrepreneurship Olympiad, organized by Terra Science and Education, challenges high school students to develop innovative business solutions for global environmental issues. Participants present their entrepreneurial ideas to address critical environmental challenges.

👶For children ages 13–18
🌐Online or in-person
💰$600 registration

What your child could gain:

Entrepreneurial thinkingBusiness plan developmentProblem-solving

Contact Information

Quick Facts

Type
Educational NGO
Founded
2011

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