Local YBTC Challenges

Local YBTC Challenges are the first level of Challenge competitions organized in communities across the nation. The organization of a Local Challenge encourages the collaboration of industry members, educators, and all members of a community, as together, they provide students with an exciting and enriched learning experience.

If you would like to bring the excitement of CEF's YBTC Challenge to your area, please browse the information below and contact us at challenge@chemed.org with any questions.

Getting Started...

Launching a Local Challenge generally involves an industry member (a chemical company, affiliated organization, or other related industry member) and a school/school district/homeschool association. Whether you are in industry or education, YOU can get the Challenge started in your community. Review the appropriate instructional guide below to learn how you can champion a Challenge in your area.                    

Industry Instructional Guide	Educator Instructional Guide

For a more detailed look at how to start a Local Challenge, please review the documents below:
 

Important Documents

• You Be The Chemist Challenge 2009-2010 Guidelines
• You Be The Chemist Challenge 2010-2011 Guidelines - coming soon!
• Important Dates
• Industry Sponsor Benefits
• Local Challenge Press Release Template
• Challenge Promotional Poster
• Challenge Promotional Flyer
• Register! - The 2009-2010 Local Challenge Registration has passed. Start getting your site organized for next year and be ready to submit your registration in the fall.

 For assistance or more details, please contact us at challenge@chemed.org. 

Study Materials

The complete 2009-2010 Study Guide are posted on the Study Materials page of the Students section of this site. The Study Guide is provided to help students succeed at every level of the Challenge. The Study Guide is divided into three categories – basic, intermediate, and advanced (posted as separate documents), which correspond to the three levels of the Challenge – local, state, and national.

Please check back for updated information on the 2010-2011 Challenge Study Guide.
 

 Where are the Local Challenge Sites in your area? (2009-2010 Sites)

Click on the map to find a Local Challenge Site near you!

Challenge Organizers

Please check back for updated information regarding the 2010-2011 Challenge cycle or contact the CEF staff with any preliminary questions. We will be making some adjustments to the materials and registration process, so please review any information posted to our website or sent to you by a CEF staff person carefully. Thank you for your support and involvement in the Challenge!

*IMPORTANT: Challenge competition questions (including the Qualifying Exam) are for competition purposes ONLY. Students should NOT receive questions at any point to study, or they will be disqualified from the Challenge. Also, please do not distribute study materials and/or questions from previous years. Thank you.