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BioMedEdu STEM Video Challenge
Share Your Experience. Tell Your Story. Inspire Others.
π₯ Submit Your Video
Submission Deadline: October 20, 2026 β’ Rolling Review
The BioMedEdu STEM Video Challenge invites students who have participated in BioMedEdu programs to create a short video sharing their experiences.
Our goal is to give students an opportunity to reflect on what they have learned, tell their own stories, develop their science communication skills, and inspire other students to explore biomedical science, research, and STEM opportunities.Β
Your video does not need to be professionally produced. We want to hear your authentic voice and experienceβwhat you did, what you learned, what you enjoyed, how you grew, and what you would tell another student who is considering participating in a BioMedEdu program.
π Deadline & Rolling Review
Submission Deadline: October 20, 2026
Videos may be submitted at any time before the deadline and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
You do not need to wait until October 20 to submit! Videos will be evaluated as they are received, and selected videos may be recognized and featured on BioMedEdu's website, YouTube, Instagram, newsletter, and other program communications throughout the submission period.
We encourage you to submit early so we can begin sharing and celebrating your stories!
Who Can Participate & What Can You Share?
The BioMedEdu STEM Video Challenge is designed primarily for students who have participated in BioMedEdu programs, including ASPIRATION, the High School Student Symposium, hands-on laboratory and research programs, and other BioMedEdu educational activities.
Create a 30β60 second video sharing your BioMedEdu experience. There is no single right way to tell your story. You might share:
A memorable experience or favorite moment
Something new you learned or a skill you developed
A research topic or scientific concept that interested or inspired you
Your experience working with mentors, teammates, or other students
How you grew in confidence, communication, teamwork, or scientific thinking
How your BioMedEdu experience influenced your interest in science, medicine, research, or another STEM field
What you would tell another student considering a BioMedEdu program
Most importantly, be yourself and tell your own story. Share what the experience meant to you and what might inspire another student.
New to BioMedEdu? You are also welcome to submit a short video introducing your STEM interests and career goals and sharing which BioMedEdu program you would like to participate in and why. If the program you are looking for is not currently available, tell us what you would love to see BioMedEdu offer in the future.Β
Students may also explore the Congressional Award STEM opportunities, including its STEM video opportunities for eligible students.Β
Video Requirements
Length: 30β60 seconds
Keep your message focused, clear, and engaging.
Use clear audio and visuals so viewers can easily understand your story.
You may use photos, video clips, text, graphics, music, or other creative elements when appropriate.
Your video should reflect your own experience and perspective.
Only use music, images, video clips, or other materials that you have permission to use.
Please respect the privacy of other students and participants appearing in your video.
Professional equipment or advanced editing skills are not required. A simple, authentic, well-told story can make an excellent video.
Judging Criteria
Videos will be evaluated based on three areas:
Message & Program Experience β 40%
Does the video clearly and meaningfully communicate your BioMedEdu experience and what you gained from it?
Communication & Engagement β 40%
Is your story clear, interesting, engaging, and likely to inspire other students?
Creativity & Video Quality β 20%
Is your story presented creatively, with clear and understandable audio and visuals?
Our emphasis is on authenticity, communication, and impactβnot professional video production.
π Recognition
We want to recognize students for both the quality of their videos and their willingness to share their experiences.
π Outstanding Video Certificate
Selected videos demonstrating outstanding communication, engagement, and overall impact will receive an Outstanding Video Certificate.
β Excellent Video Certificate
Selected high-quality videos that effectively and engagingly communicate the student's experience will receive an Excellent Video Certificate.
π Participation Certificate
Every student who submits an eligible video will receive a BioMedEdu STEM Video Challenge Participation Certificate.
π¬ Sharing Your Video
An important goal of this challenge is to share student experiences and inspire other young people to explore STEM opportunities.
Media Release & Sharing
By submitting a video, students agree to allow BioMedEdu to share their video publicly, including on our website, YouTube and Instagram channels, newsletter, and other program and outreach materials.
A media release form will be included with the video submission. For students under 18, the form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian before the video can be publicly shared.
Selected videos may be featured on:
BioMedEdu Website β’ YouTube Channel β’ Instagram β’ Newsletter β’ Program and Outreach Materials
We also encourage you to share your video on your own social media accounts and tag or mention @instituteofbiomededu on Instagram. Sharing your experience can help other students discover opportunities and see what participating in a BioMedEdu program can be like.
Why Participate?
This challenge is about more than making a video. It is an opportunity to reflect on your experience, practice communicating with a broader audience, celebrate what you accomplished, and inspire other students to explore science and STEM.
Share Your Experience. Tell Your Story. Inspire Others.
Ready to share your BioMedEdu experience and inspire other students? Submit your video below.
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