Call for Submissions: RIDE STEAM Logo Design Contest

Published on Monday, February 13, 2023

Rhode Island high schoolers must submit entry by April 14, 2023 at 4 pm

PROVIDENCE, RI – Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green is inviting high school students to design a logo and slogan in celebration of STEAM Month 2023. The purpose of RI STEAM Month, which will take place in November, is to highlight the importance of learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art+Design, and Mathematics, and celebrate STEAM opportunities offered by Rhode Island schools.

“From our youngest learners to young adults, STEAM education teaches all students how to think critically, problem solve and explore their creativity,” said Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green. “We are thrilled to engage students statewide in RIDE’s second annual STEAM Logo Design Contest, and look forward to highlighting the growing STEAM opportunities happening year round in and out of Rhode Island classrooms.” 

Designs and slogans will be used on promotional items and public announcements in November. Logos should include a tagline/slogan and student-generated artwork. Learn more about the 2022 winner.

Selection Criteria 

The artwork and slogan/tagline should: 

• Be creative and original
• Effectively capture the viewer’s attention 
• Promote the innovative and collaborative nature of STEAM 
• Reflect the inclusion of all students in STEAM learning opportunities 
• Clearly promote RI STEAM Month 2023 
• Be reproducible with sharp, clean edges, free of smudges and extraneous marks

Artwork may be computer generated, hand drawn or a combination and must be 2-dimensional that is original - no copywritten images can be used. Artwork must be submitted on 8.5” x 11” heavy weight paper, mounted on tagboard no larger than 11” x 14” and may use portrait or landscape orientation. Digital pdf files of the artwork must be submitted, in both black & white and color. Each contestant must neatly complete the entry form and securely attach it to the back of the mounted artwork that is submitted.  

Entries must be received by RIDE by April 14, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. Participants can send or drop off all entries to: RI Department of Education, c/o Carolyn Higgins, 255 Westminster Street, Providence RI 02903. For support with delivery of entries or questions, please email Carolyn Higgins. 

Review full contest results, important deadlines, and access entry form.