ENpowered Games
Overview
Welcome to the 10th annual ENpowered Games 2027, an engineering competition for students from Chicago-area schools participating in Project SYNCERE’s Spring ENpowered Program.
Throughout the spring, Project SYNCERE will partner with schools to provide students with an engineering-based program to enhance their interest and skills in the STEM fields. Our ENpowered Program focuses on developing students’ skills in engineering design, critical thinking, and collaboration. Our staff members lead students through mini-design challenges during the program to strengthen their critical thinking skills while preparing them for the competition.
ENpowered Games is the culminating event for students to showcase the knowledge and skills gained through the ENpowered Program in a real-world setting. Students work in teams to compete for the grand prize throughout the competition.
The competition aims to energize students to pursue post-secondary opportunities in engineering or other science, technology, and math fields.
The Goal
Our goal is to increase America’s talent pool by improving STEM education for under-represented youth. Through their participation in this comprehensive STEM competition, students will have an increased aptitude and appreciation for the STEM fields. Our hope is that by providing students with an initial spark, they will become energized by their involvement in the program and choose to continue their pursuit of STEM knowledge by participating in other programs such as our out-of-school program, E-CADEMY.
Additionally, through the theme of social change, we hope to inspire students to see the pursuit of engineering skills as a means to impact their surrounding and global communities. We want students to begin to identify themselves as change agents and take proactive steps toward designing innovative solutions that address pressing societal challenges.
The goals for the competition are to:
- Increase awareness of career opportunities in STEM
- Enhance positive attitudes toward STEM disciplines
- Develop an understanding of how to utilize the engineering design process to solve problems
- Gain skills in communication, critical thinking and collaboration
- Create a pipeline of students to participate in our year-round E-CADEMY program
- Expose families to the value of STEM careers
2026 Competitors
Calumet Heights: Amelia Earhart Elementary
Grand Boulevard: Bronzeville Classical Elementary School
Grand Boulevard: Holy Angels Catholic School
North Lawndale: Charles Sumner Math & Science Community Academy
North Lawndale: Chalmers STEAM Elementary School
North Lawndale: Charles E. Hughes Elementary School
North Lawndale: James Weldon Johnson STEAM Elementary School
Chatham: James E. McDade Elementary Classical School
East Side: Jane Addams Elementary School
Washington Heights: Wendell E. Green Elementary School
West Lawn: Mariano Azuela Elementary School
Will County: Columbia Central Middle School
Highlights
Program Sponsors
Sponsor us
Want to make a real impact on Chicago’s future STEM leaders? Partner with Project SYNCERE as a sponsor for the ENpowered Games!
Volunteer
We’re seeking volunteers to help with our ENpowered Games. In-person and virtual opportunities available between now and competition day.
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GENERATION OF ENGINEERS
Your support helps expand access to high-quality STEM education for students who need it most. By investing in Project SYNCERE, you are helping build a more diverse, innovative, and equitable future.
Project SYNCERE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. EIN: 26-2554942
