Welcome to eCYBERMISSION - a free, virtual STEM competition for students in grades 6-9! Students form teams of 2-4, led by an adult Team Advisor, and select a community problem to investigate with science or solve with engineering.
Team Advisors support students throughout the eCYBERMISSION competition. Team Advisors may be teachers, program leaders, parents, or anyone else, and there is no limit to how many teams a Team Advisor may have.
eCYBERMISSION projects are based on a community problem. Inspiration may be found in:
After selecting a problem, teams must decide if they will investigate it using scientific inquiry or attempt to solve it using engineering design. Projects, called Mission Folders, are then completed and submitted online.
Mission Mentors (previously CyberGuides) are STEM professionals who volunteer with eCYBERMISSION to guide and support teams as they complete their projects. These volunteers often have expertise in fields such as Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, and Medicine. Mission Mentors are available to teams and can offer expertise and guidance for teams as they complete their Mission Folder.
Access free teaching resources like lesson plans, activity sheets, and videos in our Team Advisor Help Center. Plus, review the Mission Folder questions, judging rubrics, and suggested project timelines to help your students make their projects the best they can be.
The eCYBERMISSION Mini-Grant provides funding to teachers and schools who implement eCYBERMISSION into the classroom. Mini-Grants come in two payments. The first payment goes to the school to help cover the cost of project supplies, and the second payment goes to the Team Advisor as a professional stipend.
Students get project inspiration, help with science or engineering concepts, and review Mission Folder examples in our Student Help Center.