About WNY Brain Challenge

Computers For Children, in partnership with WNY STEM Hub, is bringing a Rube Goldberg style competition to Western New York for the first time in 2017. The goal is to establish 25 regional teams of students to stretch their imaginations, engage in critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students will identify a simple, daily task and design and build an intentionally over engineered solution using everyday items.
We welcome participation from all businesses who value innovation and inspiring the next generation of creative thinkers. This call to action includes business employees to take an active role as industry mentors!
Mentorship brings a whole new dynamic to a team of inventors; it brings real world experience, education, and it brings in the Heart! In an effort to promote and grow interest in STEM/STEAM careers, we are looking for members of the community to invest their time and talent with students in this educational and exciting competition. Mentors play an active role to guide a team of (between three and six) students to develop a plan to build a simple machine or contraption that uses the principles of engineering, physics, math and creative design. Mentors help the students think through their concepts and create their contraption. Mentors will work with the adult representative (teacher or parent) to schedule planning sessions. We can help match mentors with teams.

Application Process

Contact Amy at [email protected] or Alex at [email protected]

Family-Friendly

Parents and children are invited and encouraged to get involved.