Honeywell Fiesta Bowl Aerospace Challenge

Local Science Stars Compete for Their Space in the Finals

The Honeywell Fiesta Bowl Aerospace Challenge featuring Microsoft Mission Control remains one of Arizona’s premier academic contests for youth. In its 13th year, this stimulating contest allows fifth through eighth grade students the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of space technology. The Aerospace Challenge requires participants to develop plans for an International Lunar Base complete with a physical scale model. More than 800 students will participate in this contest in which they work in groups to achieve critical problem-solving, communication, team-building and decision-making skills. As a result, they will expand their knowledge in subject areas such as math, science, social studies, language and fine arts.

The preliminary round of competition takes place over a three-day period, December 5-7, with the top three teams each day advancing to the finals on Thursday, December 29, 2011.  Finalists will enjoy an exclusive opportunity to attend a presentation from NASA astronauts. The Aerospace Challenge winning team will earn a behind the scenes, all expenses paid tour of the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, and a special on-field appearance at the 41st Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona.