美國私校學霸都參加的“康萊德挑戰賽”(Conrad Challenge)介紹

商賽屆的高配Conrad Spirit Of Innovation Challenge (又稱Conrad Challenge，簡稱Conrad)2023-2024賽季已拉開帷幕。若是你有誌於(yu) 申請商科、想要參加創業(ye) 商賽，若是你正在備戰DC鑽石商賽、仍學有餘(yu) 力，大概率可以在DC的商業(ye) 方案基礎上做一定調整，同步備戰Conrad。況且，Conrad的第一輪要求遠沒有DC的第一輪來的複雜，看下文快速科普Conrad。

The 2023-24 Conrad Challenge is officially “go” for launch! If you intend to apply for any business majors, join any entrepreneurship contests, or elevate your business plan (especially if you are competing for Diamond Challenge), you may consider joining the Conrad Challenge, especially the first round.
Check the contest's details below.

競賽簡介Intro

【全年學術規劃資源貼】美國私校學霸都參加的“康萊德挑戰賽”(Conrad Challenge)

Conrad Challenge （康萊德商業(ye) 挑戰賽）發展至今已有17個(ge) 年頭，主辦方康萊德基金會(hui) 可是大有來頭，是NASA踏上月球的第三名宇航員Charles “Pete” Conrad之妻Nancy Conrad成立的基金會(hui) ，旨在鼓勵當代年輕人利用科學與(yu) 技術知識，通過團隊協作突破自我，勇於(yu) 創新，解決(jue) 問題。

The Conrad Challenge is an annual innovation and entrepreneurship competition forstudents ages 13-18 that equips young minds like yours to change the world. You’ll forma team of 2-5 and compete with other student teams from around the globe to createinnovations that address some of the most pressing scientific and societal challengesthrough creativity and critical thinking.The Conrad Challenge isn’t a science fair. Unlike any STEM competition out there, thisinnovation challenge is creating the next generation of entrepreneurs who are going todesign a more sustainable future for us all. It is hosted by the Conrad Foundation, which honors the legacy of Apollo 12 astronaut, Charles “Pete” Conrad, and was launched by Nancy Conrad, Pete’s wife. It is dedicated to creating collaborative, student-centered, real world-relevant learning opportunities that foster innovation and entrepreneurship. Through its programs, it aims to unleash students’ potential to create impactful solutions and a sustainable society for generations to come.

含金量Worth It
【全年學術規劃資源貼】美國私校學霸都參加的“康萊德挑戰賽”(Conrad Challenge)

作為(wei) 少有的將STEM和商科兩(liang) 大學科領域完美結合的競賽，CC非常適合既想要在STEM領域發展、又不想給自己貼上“書(shu) 呆子”標簽的“理科生”，也非常適合想要用創新想法打動招生官的“商科”申請者，會(hui) 將所學的知識活學活用，將理論運用到實際生活中，發現問題、探索問題、研究問題、解決(jue) 問題。從(cong) 美國教育的角度來說，這叫well-roundedness；從(cong) 中國教育的角度來說，這叫素質教育。

Conrad is a unique entrepreneuship contest that combines STEM and business fields. It is ideal for high school applicants to demonstration the capability of designing an innovation while solving an important problem and establishing themsevles as entrepreneurs. In other words, this is a great opportunity to show your well-roundedness.

再看CC的讚助商，可謂群星雲(yun) 集——戴爾、NASA、休斯頓航天中心……這足見其認可度。進入決(jue) 賽的學生們(men) 更是有機會(hui) 直接到休斯頓航天中心和NASA的約翰遜航天中心進行角逐。

The Conrad Foundation partners with many corporations, organizations, government entities and individuals - Dell, NASA, Space Center Houston, etc. Contestants may even compete in the Space Center Houston.

參賽資格Eligibility
【全年學術規劃資源貼】美國私校學霸都參加的“康萊德挑戰賽”(Conrad Challenge)

13-18歲

以2-5人為(wei) 小組參賽，不限地區（需配備成年指導老師）

Create a team of 2-5 students. Invite students from other schools,cities, states or even countries to collaborate without borders. Havingthe right team members is a key ingredient for our successful teams.

• Recruit a coach. This can be a teacher, parent, subject-matter expertor other qualified mentor over the age of 18.

適合學生

Recommended toStudents

【全年學術規劃資源貼】美國私校學霸都參加的“康萊德挑戰賽”(Conrad Challenge)

未來有誌於(yu) STEM類、商科類專(zhuan) 業(ye) 的學生

想要證明自己並非讀書(shu) 機器、而是well-rounded的申請者

有誌於(yu) 鍛煉邏輯思維能力、寫(xie) 作能力和創新能力的學生

目前正在備戰DC鑽石挑戰賽的學生

Intend to apply for STEM and business majors

Demonstrate well-roundedness

Demonstrate critical thinking skills, writing skills and innovative skills

Currently competing for entrepreneurship contests, esp. Diamond Challenge

競賽流程Calendar

【全年學術規劃資源貼】美國私校學霸都參加的“康萊德挑戰賽”(Conrad Challenge)

啟動輪（2023年8月1日-11月3日）

Activation Stage (Aug - Nov 3, 2023)

2-5名學生+教練組隊注冊(ce)

You’ll embark on your journey by assembling your crew of 2-5 students plus a coach and completing registration.

商業(ye) 策劃輪（2023年11月3日截止）

Lean Canvas Stage (deadline Nov 3, 2023)

商業(ye) 策劃書(shu) 起草，書(shu) 寫(xie) 創業(ye) 想法和大綱

You’ll plan out your path by brainstorming ideas, selecting your innovation and category and preparing a Lean Canvas.

商業(ye) 創新輪（2024年1月12日截止）

Innovation Stage (deadline Jan 12, 2024)

完成創業(ye) 書(shu) 書(shu) 寫(xie) ，拍攝創新視頻，創建網站

You’ll bring your innovation to life by writing an Innovation Brief, recording an Innovation Video and creating a website.

商業(ye) 實力角逐輪（2024年4月23日-26日）

Power Pitch Stage (April 23-26, 2024)

決(jue) 賽資格隊伍在評委會(hui) 麵前宣傳(chuan) 自己的創業(ye) 理念，角逐爭(zheng) 奪獎項、獎學金、企業(ye) 支持等榮譽。

Our top teams from the Innovation Stage are named Finalists and invited to pitch their innovations to a live panel of Judges at the 2024 Conrad Challenge Innovation Summit. At the Summit, Judges, Alumni and other members of the Conrad Community come together for a multi-day event full of dynamic workshops, tours, community sessions and speakers. Finalist teams will compete to earn scholarships, entrepreneurial support and the Challenge’s top honor: the title of Pete Conrad Scholar.

更多細節 More details:https://www.conradchallenge.org/conrad-challenge#activation-stage

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