Phase 01
Official Announcement
Public launch of the Lebanese STEAM Teaching Competition 2025.
2025 Competition · Completed
The Lebanese STEAM Teaching Competition 2025
The STEAM Stars Competition celebrates educators, showcasing innovation, best practices and collaboration to advance STEAM education in Lebanon.
April–JulyCompetition timeline
LebanonNational educator initiative
Overview
A national platform for innovative Lebanese educators
This initiative aligns with international efforts and the CRDP’s new curriculum framework, which adopts the STEAM approach. It establishes a platform where Lebanese educators can showcase achievements and submit innovative lesson plans grounded in classroom implementation.
Eligibility
- Primary, middle and secondary school educators in Lebanon.
- Evidence of implementing STEAM approaches in teaching.
- Applications submitted individually or by a team of up to three teachers.
Competition objectives
- 01
Promoting innovation in STEAM education
- 02
Recognizing outstanding STEAM educators
- 03
Fostering student creativity and problem-solving
- 04
Encouraging collaboration among teachers
- 05
Highlighting Lebanon’s global STEAM contributions
Phases of the competition
From national launch to the final ceremony
The competition moved through submission, professional development, public showcasing and expert judging before the awards ceremony at MaliaTec.
Phase 02
Call for Submissions
Educators submitted projects through the official website and joined free online STEAM webinars and workshops.
Phase 03
Shortlisting & Public Showcasing
Selected lesson plans were featured online to support peer review and professional discussion.
Phase 04
Final Judging
A panel of experts evaluated submissions for innovation, impact and scalability.
Phase 05
Final Ceremony
Winner announcements and awards distribution took place at MaliaTec.
Selected projects
What eligible submissions demonstrated
Explore selected competition work demonstrating active learning, innovation and measurable educational impact.
Hands-on learning
Interactive experiments and practical activities designed around meaningful student participation.
Emerging technologies
Robotics, coding, AR/VR, artificial intelligence and gamification applied with a clear learning purpose.
Inquiry and projects
Inquiry-based and project-based strategies connecting disciplines through authentic challenges.
Arts integration
Creative expression and design used to deepen understanding across science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Reasoning and data
Data analysis, problem-solving and logical reasoning embedded in the learning experience.
Submission requirements
Every entry had to include four implementation components
Detailed objectives, materials, methods and student engagement strategies.
Photos, videos, student reflections and teacher feedback.
Rubrics, student evaluation strategies or documented project outcomes.
An explanation of how the lesson promotes STEAM learning and critical thinking.
2025 results
The six award recipients of STEAM Stars 2025
Winner certificates and ceremony materials are presented below, together with the official shortlist announcement. Explore highlights from the competition and ceremony.
Emtethal Skafi
Recognized for an interdisciplinary STEAM approach.
View certificate ↓Layal Maallawi
Recognized for excellence in STEAM education.
View certificate ↓Nagham Kiwan & Rewa Breik
Recognized for effective technology integration.
View certificate ↓Rola Alameh
Recognized for inclusive STEAM practice.
View certificate ↓Maha Tabet
Recognized for community impact through STEAM.
View certificate ↓Baraa Yamout
Recognized for outstanding student engagement.
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Awards & prizes
Six major awards backed by education and technology partners
Each category connected educational achievement to a practical resource, professional opportunity or implementation tool.
Best Interdisciplinary Approach Award
VR MetaQuest headset with the EDUVENTURE immersive learning application and virtual lessons across multiple domains.
Provided by EDUVENTURESTEAM Excellence Award
A fully covered trip to the BETT London exhibition in the United Kingdom.
Provided by the EdTech Syndicate in LebanonBest Technology Integration Award
A specialized educational lab equipped with resources worth US$1,500, redeemable through the provider’s store.
Provided by ElectroSLabSTEAM Inclusion Award
PuzzBlocks coding for special needs and a 50% scholarship toward a Teaching Diploma.
Provided by ALFST and Arab Open UniversityCommunity Impact Award
A 3D printer and a 50% scholarship toward a Teaching Diploma.
Provided by Cube 3D Printing Experts and Arab Open UniversityStudent Engagement Award
An ActivExpression kit with LRSA assessment and evaluation devices for an entire class of 32 students.
Provided by Interactive Educational Technology (iET)Additional winner awards
- Fully funded STEM.org International Certified Trainer Program scholarship.
- MaliaTec car tracking system with a one-year subscription.
Shortlisting prizes
- ESET antivirus license.
- 25% scholarship toward any major of the candidate’s choice from Lebanese German University.
Professional development recognition
- Certificate of attendance for the professional development workshops.
Shortlisted educators
Educators who advanced to the next stage
The official shortlist included educators from across Lebanon. Winner information is presented below.
AbdelRahman BeyroutiAbeer AridiAhmad Al MasriBaraa YamoutDouaa SahmaraniEmtethal SkafiFarah FallahFatima KammounyHala GhoussainyHasan RizkHussein HamzahJamal AlkhatibJowanna EidKhaled KhodariLayal MaallawiLoujayne OsmanMaha TabetMiryana LamaaMohammad Al RifaiMona KaterjiMona YaghiNagham KiwanNahda SalamehNehmat Allah KhalilOsnat Abou AliRana FleihanRana HalabiRania HamadRewa BreikRola AlamehSamar Al TurkSarah GhassaniSiham Abou NeilSoukainah RashidWadad ChahineWafaa Al AyyasZahra SaiidZeinab Basma
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