During the Regional Challenge, teams (3-4 students) work together to answer timed multiple-choice and short-answer questions. If you are interested in participating in-person and have questions, please find the contact information for your Regional Challenge Organizer below. Registration for the 2024-2025 Challenge cycle is now open.
2025 Locations will continue to be updated throughout the Fall Semester as Challenge Organizers are finalizing their details.
Washington DC
District of Columbia
DC Regional Challenge
Hosted by – University of DC
California
Los Angeles
Los Angeles/Orange County Regional Challenge
Presented by – Brenntag
Challenge Organizer: Duke Beckford – duke.beckford@brenntag.com
Turlock
Northern California Regional Challenge
Hosted by – California State University Stanislaus
February 15th, 2025 @ 8 am – registration
California State University Stanislaus – Student Center, SC202A and 202B
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382
Challenge Organizer: Dr. Elvin A. Alemán – ealeman@csustan.edu
Colorado
Denver
Denver Regional Challenge
Presented by – Women in Chemicals
Connecticut
Waterbury
Connecticut Regional Challenge
Presented by – Hubbard Hall
Challenge Organizer: Michael V. Melchionna – mmelchionna@hubbardhall.com
Illinois
Des Plaines
Northwest Chicago Suburbs Regional Challenge
Presented by – Honeywell/UOP
TENTATIVELY: Thursday, February 27th
Location: Oakton College
Challenge Organizer: Raelynn Miller – raelynn.miller@honeywell.com
Downers Grove
Chicago Western Suburbs Regional Challenge
Presented by – Univar Solutions
TENTATIVELY: January 25 or February 8th
Challenge Organizer: Shawn Poirier – Shawn.Poirier@univarsolutions.com
Palos Hills
South Cook County Regional Challenge
Hosted by: Palos-Orland Area Branch AAUW, Chicago Drug & Chemical Association
March 3rd, 2025 @ 5 pm
Location: Moraine Business and Conference Center, Building M
9000 W. College Parkway
Palos Hills, IL 60465
Challenge Organizer: Mary Schoenheider – mathkatt@sbcglobal.net
Indiana
Evansville
Evansville Regional Challenge
Hosted by – University of Southern Indiana
Challenge Organizer: Jacob Lutter – jlutter@usi.edu
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Regional Challenge
Presented by – Corteva
Challenge Organizer: Ashley Dreesen – ashley.dreesen@corteva.com
Kentucky
Elizabethtown
Hardin County Regional Challenge
Presented by – Dow
Challenge Organizer: Brandy New – brandy.new@hardin.kyschools.us
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Regional Challenge
Hosted by – Louisiana State University
TENTATIVELY: February 22nd or March 1st, 2025
Challenge Organizer: Victor Garcia-Lopez – vglopez@lsu.edu
Hammond
Tangipahoa Regional Challenge
Hosted by – Southeastern Louisiana University and Tangipahoa Schools
January 24, 2025 @ 9 am
Southeastern Louisiana University – Student Union Ballroom
303 Union Ave.
Hammond, LA 70402
Challenge Organizer: Glenda Husser – glenda.husser@tangischools.org
Ruston
SCILS Region 8 LaSTEM Center Regional Challenge
Hosted by – Louisiana Tech University
Maryland
Bowie
Bowie Regional Challenge
Challenge Organizer: Kathrine Gerhardt – kathrine_gerhardt@yahoo.com
Massachusetts
Boston
Massachusetts Regional Challenge
Hosted by – AIChE
Michigan
Adrian
Lenawee Regional Challenge
Hosted by – Lenawee ISD in conjunction with Lenawee Chemical Collaborative
February 24, 2025 @ 6-8:30 pm
Adrian High School Performing Arts Center
785 Riverside Ave.
Adrian, Mi. 49221
Challenge Organizer: Jackie Murray – jackie.murray@lisd.us
Midland
Great Lakes Bay Regional Challenge
Presented by – Dow Chemical, Corteva, and DuPont
Challenge Organizer: Matt Masters – matt.masters@dow.com
Monroe
Monroe County Regional Challenge
Hosted by – Monroe County ISD
February 27, 2025 @ 9 am – noon
Monroe County Intermediate School District, River Raisin Rooms
1101 S. Raisinville Road
Monroe, Mi. 48161
Challenge Organizer: Nicole Belair – nicole.belair@monroeisd.us
West Michigan
Grand Ledge Regional Challenge
Presented by – Webb Chemical
Challenge Organizer: Catherine Flessas – cflessas@webbchemical.com
Mississippi
Meridian
East Mississippi Regional Challenge
Hosted by – Meridian Community College
February 7, 2025 @ 8:30 am
Meridian Community College Dulaney Room – Webb Hall
910 Highway 19 North
Meridian, MS 39307
Challenge Organizer: Chandler Chance – Chandler.Chance@meridiancc.edu
Missouri
Carthage
Carthage Regional Challenge
TENTATIVELY: February 22nd or March 1st, 2025
Challenge Organizer: Larry Sernyk – jlsernyk@att.net
St. Louis
St. Louis Regional Challenge
Presented by – Brenntag
Challenge Organizer: Tim Heidenry – tim.heidenry@brenntag.com
New Jersey
Iselin
New Jersey Regional Challenge
Presented by – BASF
February 22, 2025 @ 9 am – 2 pm
Rahway Recreation Center
275 E Milton Ave
Rahway NJ 07065
Challenge Organizer: Shantel Johnson – shantel.johnson@basf.com
North Carolina
Charlotte
Charlotte Regional Challenge
Presented by – BASF
TENTATIVELY: February 22nd or March 1st, 2025
Challenge Organizer: Stephanie Carouthers – stephanie.carouthers@basf.com
Ohio
Akron and Cleveland
Akron and Cleveland Regional Challenge
Presented by – Akrochem Corporation
March 1, 2025 @ 9 am – Noon
MAPS Air Museum – Banquet Room
2260 International Parkway
North Canton, OH 44720
Challenge Organizer: Renee Horvatich – reneehorvatich@akrochem.com
Dublin
Columbus Regional Challenge
Presented by – Univar Solutions
TENTATIVELY: January 22 @ 5:30 pm Registration, 6:00 pm Start
Challenge Organizer: Shawn Poirier – Shawn.Poirier@univarsolutions.com
Toledo
Northwest Ohio Regional Challenge
Challenge Organizer: Edith Kippenhan – kippenhane@gmail.com
Pennsylvania
Collegeville
Broader Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Regional Challenge
Presented by – Dow
Challenge Organizer: Kirsten Bell – kbell6@dow.com
Ephrata
Ephrata Regional Challenge
Presented by – Brenntag
TENTATIVELY: Within the last 2 weeks of February
Challenge Organizer: Bryan Page – Bryan.Page@brenntag-external.com
Reading
Berks County Regional Challenge
Presented by – Brenntag
TENTATIVELY: Within the last 2 weeks of February
Challenge Organizer: Bryan Page – Bryan.Page@brenntag-external.com
Rhode Island
Jamestown
Rhode Island Regional Challenge
Tennessee
Knoxville or Murfreesboro
Knoxville or Murfreesboro Regional Challenge
Presented by – DOW
Challenge Organizer: Kevin Benner – KBenner@dow.com
Texas
North Houston
North Houston Regional Challenge
Presented by – Univar Solutions
February 22nd, 2025 @ 9 am
Univar Solutions Office Building, on the 10th floor
3 Waterway Square Place
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Challenge Organizer: Rebecca White – rebecca.white@univarsolutions.com
Southeast Houston
Southeast Houston Regional Challenge
Presented by – LyondellBasell
February 22nd, 2025 @ 10 am
LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical Energy and Technology – Suite 300
7901 W. Fairmont Parkway
Pasadena, TX 77507
Challenge Organizer: Alex Angelina – alex.angelina@lyondellbasell.com
West Virginia
Institute
West Virginia Regional Challenge
Hosted by – West Virginia State University
February 21st, 2025 @ 10 am – 1 pm
Location: West Virginia State University Ballroom 134/135/136 of the Student Union
Institute, WV 25112
Challenge Organizer: Dr. Eyas Mahmoud – eyas.mahmoud@wvstateu.edu
Canada
Toronto, ON
Toronto Regional Challenge
TENTATIVELY: February 12th
Presented by – Brenntag
Winnipeg, MB
Winnipeg Regional Challenge
TENTATIVELY: February 26th
Presented by – Brenntag
If you do not see an in-person event in your area, you can still participate virtually.
