Solar Oven Challenge Registration Now Open Until 4/30/16

MEEC is pleased to announce the 4th Annual “Solar Cook-Off Challenge!” which will be held on 14 May 2016.

This event provides students in grades 4-12 the perfect opportunity to utilize their STEM and critical thinking skills working as a team to design, build, and create a solar cooker and winning recipe.

This year, through an ongoing partnership with San Bernardino County First District Supervisor, MEEC will be hosting the event at the Victor Valley Museum located in Apple Valley. With this new prominent public location, MEEC is anticipating an increased number of registered teams and a large number of the general public on hand to enjoy the event and learn more about solar and solar cooking. A large shade tent, tables, and chairs will be provided for the teams. Lunch, snacks and event T-Shirts will also be provided for all participants in the event. Family and friends are welcome to attend the event but will not be allowed in the competition areas or eligible for meals. There are many fast food and restaurants in the immediate area that they are welcome to visit. MEEC also encourages visitors to tour the newly remodeled Victor Valley Museum. Students and advisors will be admitted for free. 

At the Solar Oven challenge, teams will demonstrate the performance of their solar cookers by creating an original dish(es) of food for the challenge. Three awards will be given in each age division for the BEST OVEN DESIGN and TOP RECIPES. Grade Divisions are: 4-6; 7-9; and 10-12.

Awards are:

Construction: 1st: $250 2nd: $150; 3rd: $75

Recipe: 1st: $200 2nd: $100; 3rd: $50

A total of $2,475 in Prizes will be awarded!!!! We are looking forward to a huge event this year!

This is one sizzling hot event that you don’t want your students to miss out on!  Applications are available for download at: http://meeconline.com/solar-oven-cook-off/.  The deadline to register is 30 April 2016.

For more information on this event, please contact event coordinator Christie Robinson at (760) 245-1661 ext. 6101 or email at christier@mdaqmd.ca.gov 

MEEC Solar Oven Cook-Off Challenge Registration Deadline 4/30/15

MEEC is hosting the third annual Solar Oven Cook-Off Challenge for High Desert students in grades 4-12.  The competition will be held on Saturday, 16 May 2015, from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Victor Valley Museum in Apple Valley.  The deadline to register for this yummy event is 5:00pm on 30 April 2015.  Teams of 2-5 students work together to design and build solar cookers, and demonstrate their performance by creating an original dish of food to be judged.  Three awards are given in each age division (grades 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12) for construction and for the recipe. 

Team registration forms, rules and guidelines are available at MEEC.  For further information, contact Christie Robinson at christier@mdaqmd.ca.gov or call 760.245.1661 x 6101.

MEEC Solar Cook-Off Competition Registration Due By 5/1/14

The second annual MEEC solar oven cook-off competition is back and hotter than ever!  Teams of students in grades 4-12 are invited to register by 1 May 2014 to compete on 14 June 2014 at the Victor Valley Museum in Apple Valley.  Students will design, build, and create/fix original recipes involving their solar cookers.  Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three in each age division (4th-6th, 7th-9th, 10th-12th) for construction (Best Oven Design) and recipe (Top Solar Chef).  For more information and to register, visit MEEC Solar Oven Cook-Off .

Solar Oven Cookoff Contest Registration Deadline Extended to 5/29/13

MEEC has extended the deadline to register for the Solar Oven Cook-off to 29 May 2013.  The competition, for students in grades 4-12 in the California High Desert service area, will be held from 9:00am to 4:30pm on 15 June 2013 at the Mojave AQMD offices in Victorville, and nearly $2,500 in prizes will be awarded to winners in various categories and age levels, including solar oven construction and recipes.  For more information and to download registration forms, visit http://www.meeconline.com/meecs-1st-annual-solar-oven-cook-off-competition/ or contact Samantha Murray at smurray@mdaqmd.ca.gov or Christie Robinson at christier@mdaqmd.ca.gov .