How does the program work?
Participants answer 10 quiz questions each week. The questions cover concepts and occupations that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

How are the prizes given away?
All weekly prizes are given out in a random drawing for each region. The drawings are conducted from those that answer at least 5 of the 10 weekly questions correctly. There will be valuable prizes such as laptops, netbooks, iPods, and gift certificates awarded every week. At the conclusion of the competition additional prizes will be awarded.

Why should I complete all quizzes?
Everyone that completes all quizzes will be entered to win additional valuable prizes no matter what their scores in the weekly quizzes. Those participants that score in the top 25% of those that complete all quizzes will be entered in the grand prize random drawing.

I may not know the answer to a question and someone in another school or class may know the answer, how is that fair?
Every question has a hint provided by the STEM character. Clicking on the hint will open a web page that contains the answer or a tool that enables you to develop the answer so everyone has an equal opportunity to find the correct answer.

Why do I want to register now?
Just for signing up today you will receive a free lifetime subscription to Trunity. Trunity is a fully hosted social publishing platform that gives you the power to easily create websites and build your own online communities. Your special lifetime subscription provides an ad free web environment. This leading edge platform enables you to develop your own social networking functionality with many other features such as content sharing and powerful new types of collaborations.

What are the prizes I can win?
The entire list of prizes is still being developed but will include laptops, iPods, and gift certificates. The complete list will be published prior to the start of the quiz competition on 02/02/2010.

How much does it cost to participate?
There are no costs to participants, schools, or parents. Our partners provide the funding
for the program. STEMQuest is an enterprise dedicated to engaging, informing and inspiring students about topics and occupations that are important to Ireland.

How will I know if I have won a prize?
The weekly competition closes on Sunday. All winners will be notified by email within three days. Students of 13 years and over who registered with their own email address will receive an email notification to the email address on their registration file. Students under 13 years or those who are 13 years and over but are registered by a Teacher or Parent/Guardian will receive an email notification to their Teacher or Parent/Guardian email address, whichever applies.

What happens to my personal information?
We do not sell or give any personal information to any other organisation or partner. We will use the outcomes in a general way but not related to any individual except to determine prize winners.

Will I get emails from STEMQuest.ie or other companies because I register?
You will receive a confirmation email and an email reminder when the quiz completion starts in January, 2010.

Why focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math?
These topics and careers as being critical to the success of  Ireland for the future. We will be adding other topics and careers for future quiz competitions. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are collectively considered core technological underpinnings of an advanced society. In many forums (including political/governmental and academic) the strength of the STEM workforce is viewed as an indicator of a nation's ability to sustain itself.

What is the “Name the STEM character” contest and how will it work?
On November 15, 2009 we will be starting a “Name the STEM Character” contest. These characters will be your guide to each quiz question on that topic. You can enter each week with one name for each of the four characters. If one of your names is chosen for a character you will be entered into a random drawing for a great prize. Four equal prizes will be awarded, one for each character name.