High School Big Idea Essay Competition

High School Big Idea Essay Competition

2024 High School Big Idea Essay Competition


2024 Essay Question

Opportunities abound for mankind to tackle new frontiers and world mysteries. One new frontier that is coming to NEPA is Space Entrepreneurship. In fact, NEPA community leaders are working right now to “launch” a whole new Space Eco-system here in NEPA. 


What can Space Entrepreneurship mean for our community? Also, if Space Entrepreneurship is to be successful in NEPA, then what creative new activities, classes, and programs do you recommend for the K – 12 students of your district in order to learn more about space and obtain hands-on experience with the skills and jobs that will be needed to support this new workforce? 


Please cite all references including use of any AI platforms. 

2024 HSBIEC Milestone Dates

Essay Submission Due

Friday, March 29, 2024

Finalists Notification

Friday, April 12, 2024

Awards Event

Thursday, May 2, 2024

FM Kirby Center, 5PM 


2023 HSBIEC Champion

2023 Big Idea Essay Competition Champion

Emma Monahan, Carbondale Area

Have a question on the Competition? Email us at info@tecbridgepa.org

Thank you for your interest in the High School Big Idea Essay Competition!

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