Programs and Competitions
Programs and Competitions
for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students
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Tiger Science Challenge
For middle school students who are deaf or hard of hearing
The Tiger Science Challenge is a series of challenges that will test your scientific knowledge, creativity, and hands-on skills in a variety of topics.
The Next Big Idea: High School™
For 9th – 12th grade students
Deaf and hard-of-hearing students compete to create an awesome product, business, service or type of technology that solves a problem or eliminates an existing challenge for potential consumers and/or users everywhere.
Virtual STEM Trivia Contest
For 9th – 12th grade students who are deaf or hard of hearing
The Virtual STEM Trivia Contest is a one-day event that will test your knowledge on a variety of STEM and pop culture topics.
Tiger Gaming League
For 9th – 12th grade students who are deaf or hard of hearing
The Tiger Gaming League begins with a series of virtual individual and team competitions on a variety of platforms and games, leading up to a national competition in person at RIT/NTID.
Health Care Careers Exploration Program™
For students entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade who are interested in a career in the health care field
Learn about various careers in health care; enjoy field trips to area medical facilities; be a part of hands-on demonstrations in biology, exercise science, laboratory science, microbiology, nursing, nutrition; become CPR certified; and more.
Pre-employment Transition services week
For deaf and hard-of-hearing high school students
Now offering a free one-week virtual program for qualified deaf and hard-of-hearing high school to gain experience and explore their career interests in STEM fields. Learn about different STEM fields, make new friends during social night, and receive free kits with cool tech and activities.
Learn More About the Pre-employment Transition services week
TechTigers™
For students entering 7th, 8th, and 9th grade who are interested in careers in science, technology, engineering and math
Campers will build a high-tech gadget, create 3D designs of products, conduct laboratory experiments, and more.
Financial Wizards
For deaf or hard-of-hearing students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grade
Financial Wizards aims to enhance students financial literacy skills and provide an opportunity to explore various careers in finance and administration.
Advanced Tech Careers
For deaf or hard-of-hearing students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grade
Advanced Tech Careers is a week-long program for students who are interested in taking a deep dive into advanced technology and exploring a variety of high-tech careers.
TigerSharks
For deaf or hard of hearing middle and high school students
TigerSharks is an exciting hands-on ocean-life exploration and marine biology program for students with strong academic skills and an interest in STEM topics and marine biology.
Digital Arts, Film, and Animation Competition™
For 9th – 12th grade students with an interest in art
A competition where students in 9-12th grades can submit their original artwork to win a prize!
Learn More About Digital Arts, Film, and Animation Competition
SpiRIT Writing Competition™
For 10th – 11th grade writers
Write about any topic you want for a chance to win a prize!”
If you would like information on additional programs currently under development, leave your name and address on our information page.