CEF in STEM

We are grateful to Misha Bhatt from Third Coast for contributing her time and expertise as a judge for the CEF National Challenge!

Thank you for investing in students, celebrating their achievements, and helping foster a passion for STEM that will last for years to come.

Your dedication to our mission is Creating Exciting Futures in STEM!

Thank you, Scot Bodnar, from Coastal Chemical - A Brenntag Group Company, for helping make the CEF National Challenge a success!

Your support and thoughtful feedback encouraged students to think critically, communicate confidently, and explore future opportunities in STEM.

We value your time and commitment to Creating Exciting Futures in STEM!

We are grateful to Cesar Meza of Olin for volunteering as a judge at the CEF National Challenge.

Innovation thrives when industry professionals give back. Thank you for helping students showcase their creativity, critical thinking, and passion for STEM.

Your support is paving the path to Creating Exciting Futures in STEM!

A special thank you to Ryan Landon from NASA for serving as a judge at the CEF National Challenge!

Your expertise, encouragement, and commitment to supporting young innovators helped create an unforgettable experience for students as they showcased their sustainable solutions.

Thank you for Creating Exciting Futures in STEM!

Beat the summer heat with our Cool Facts from our Summer STEM Snapshot!

CEF's programs, like the You Be The Solution Challenge, are designed to engage students at an early age and SPARK a passion for STEM.

Stay tuned all summer long as we share more Cool Facts and insights about the power of STEM education!

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The celebrations continue! We are excited to recognize our Michigan team, MYCEL, for earning third place in the 2026 National CEF You Be The Solution Challenge™.

Through their sustainable solution, these students demonstrated a strong passion for STEM and a commitment to making a positive impact in their community.

Their outstanding achievement earned them an $8,000 scholarship sponsored by LyondellBasell, placing them among the top teams from more than 13,000 students across North America.

We are proud of all they have accomplished and look forward to seeing how they continue Creating Exciting Futures in STEM!

Join us in congratulating our Massachusetts team, CapeClear, on earning second place in the 2026 National CEF You Be The Solution Challenge™ .

Their sustainable innovation impressed our judges and showcased their curiosity, creativity, and dedication to making a meaningful impact in their community through STEM.

As a result of their outstanding achievement, the team earned a $12,000 scholarship sponsored by Brenntag and rose to the top among more than 13,000 students across North America.

We can't wait to see what they accomplish next as they continue Creating Exciting Futures in STEM!

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 National Champions of the CEF You Be The Solution Challenge™️.

Congratulations to the Illinois team, PlaqueTracker, for their innovative and sustainable solution that impressed our judges. These exceptional students showcased a passion for STEM and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in their community.

As National Champions, the team earned a $16,000 scholarship sponsored by Olin, rising to the top among more than 13,000 students across North America.

Join us in celebrating these remarkable students and their outstanding achievement. We look forward to seeing how they will continue Creating Exciting Futures in STEM!