Discover Track
Elementary School (Grades K–5)
Guiding Question: How can semiconductor technology help people in everyday life?
Design Track
Middle School (Grades 6–8)
Guiding Question: How can semiconductor technology solve a real-world problem?
Transform Track
High School (Grades 9–12)
Guiding Question: How can semiconductor technology improve lives, strengthen communities, or shape the future?
Additional Resources
FAQs
No. Chip in Florida is designed for educators of all experience levels. The resources provided in this hub are prepared for all educators!
The Chip in Florida Challenge is open to any Florida public, private, charter, homeschool, and after-school programs. Participation is free.
No. Teachers choose the resources that best fit their classroom and instructional goals.
Teachers may determine the approach that best fits their classroom.
Yes. We encourage educators to explore previous Chip in Florida Challenges to view winning student submissions, classroom ideas and implementation examples: 2026 Chip in Florida Challenge and 2025 Chip in Florida Challenge.
Submit student work on Instagram by using #fsi or by emailing us at roseanne.perez@ufl.edu.
The submission deadline for all Chip in Florida Challenge tracks is February 13, 2027.
Click here to view more challenge dates and deadlines.
The high school finalists will be announced in early March 2027, where the top three teams will be invited to present their innovations at the Florida Semiconductor Student Innovation Showcase at the Florida Semiconductor Summit. One team will be recognized as the winner.
The middle school and elementary school finalists will be announced in May 2027.
Click here to view more challenge dates and deadlines.
For any questions regarding the Chip In Florida Challenge, please contact: Dr. Roseanne Perez, workforce development program specialist at roseanne.perez@ufl.edu