Humanoid Naming Contest
Humanoid Naming and Essay Contes
Put down the gaming controller and pick up a pen—the CCEDC is handing you the keys to help shape the future, and they want to see if you’ve got the 'Write Stuff'.
Important Dates
Submission Dates: March 15th - May 31st
Winner Announced during Incubator Ribbon-Cutting: July
How to Enter the Contest
How to Enter: Complete the online form below.
Alternative Entry: Schools unable to use the form may email submissions to Info@SelectClevelandCounty.com
Limit: One entry per student.
Originality: Work must be the student’s own and free of copyright infringement, profanity, political references, or unauthorized personal data.
Pre K-5: Name & Why
Grades Pre-K-5th Grade: The Naming Quest
Give our humanoid robot a name! Write a short paragraph (about 25 to 50 words) explaining why your name fits her personality or her job
Prizes:
1st Place:
Classroom robot visit, certificate, and classroom STEM prize (approx. $300 value).
Up to 2 Runner-Ups:
Certificate + small prize pack.
Grades 6-8: Name & Innovation Essay
Junior High 6th-8th Grade: Technology and Innovation Essay
Submit a 500–800-word essay explaining "Why technology and innovation matter to my community" and submit a name for our robot.
Prizes:
1st Place: $500 educational grant to the winner’s school for STEM resources, certificate, and robot event invitation.
Up to 2 Runner-Ups: $150 classroom grants + certificates.
High School: Name & Career Vision
High School 9th-12th Grade: The Workforce Vision
Submit a 800–1000-word essay about “How local innovation creates career opportunities where I live” and one idea for how the robot could be used in school or the community and submit a name for our robot.
Prizes:
1st Place: $1,000 scholarship (or equivalent educational opportunity), certificate, and robot event invitation.
Up to 2 Runner-Ups: $250 scholarships + certificates.