What is STEM OK?
We are a group of individuals who’s passion is to introduce students to the world of engineering, design, prototyping and programming by providing a robot competition to the community.
Did you say Robot Competition? Tell me more!
Why yes, our staff has over 50 years combined experience providing educational robotic competitions in the state of Oklahoma.
In 2026 we are starting a new competition in Oklahoma City called STEM OK.
It will provide teams a fun and exciting way to learn the engineering processes with hands on practical experience of designing and building a robot. Then the design is tested during the competition week events.
What does this competition look like?
In the spring and summer semesters, your team will register for the competition. We will provide some self paced learning recommendations for 3D part design, 3D printing, programming and the engineering process. This will get your team up to speed for the kick off event.
Early in the fall semester, your team will come to Oklahoma City for the Kick Off event. This is where your team will be introduced to this years challenge, pick up your robot building kit and receive familiarization training on the control system.
Two weeks after the kickoff event we will conduct Design Review (DR) where your team will explain their initial robot design to our panel of judges. This will be done over video conferencing or in person.
Six weeks after the kick off event, we will host a Pre-Qualification Testing (PQT) in Oklahoma City. This is the first of two competitions that you will attend. You will receive points based on how well you robot can complete the assigned tasks.
Eight weeks after the kickoff event, we will have Formal Qualification Testing. This will be a week long event. Where your team’s work will be evaluated. You will be submitting your artifacts (documentation) for review, presenting your product to our panel of judges. The week will conclude with your team coming to Oklahoma City and competing for points in a game style event.
This sounds like a lot, what kind of support can the coaches and mentors receive?
We are available all year to our teams if you have any questions (go to this page to post a question). During the weeks of the competition, we will have multiple ways for you to get support to include weekly meetups on zoom, and more personalized assistance if needed.
We have information on our website and links to YouTube videos that we produce in house.
We also recommend outside resources and other peoples YouTube videos as well.
Who Can Participate?
This competition is open to public, private and home schools as well as community organizations (Scouts, Churches, etc.) of middle and high school age. We do not accept individual students. The event will take place in Oklahoma City. However, your school/organization doesn’t need to be be located in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
This sounds too good to be true, How much does all this cost?
We do not charge the teams! No administrative fees, we don’t sell you parts. We will provide your team with a basic robot building kit that consists of a base from which to build your robot, some miscellaneous structural parts, fastening hardware, a roll of 3D printing filament, remote control system, motors, servos and all the wire and cables to make it work. And of course the rules that will guide you in what your robot needs to do along with any restrictions in what not to do.
Your team will need to provide enthusiastic imaginative students, a 3D printer that accepts PLA filament and some basic hand tools.
How does the sign up process work?
We have a limited amount of slots available. So getting on the list early is highly recommended. We give preference to teams that have competed with us in the past. To sign up your team please click here.
Can I get more information?
If you have any questions, please go here.
If you would like to sign up, please go here.
Is there anything I can do to prepare for the competition?
There are four major areas that your team can do in the off season.
- Learn the Engineering Design Process.
- Learn how to design and print 3D parts.
- Learn the basics of programming and the Python programming language.