Watch the Shawnee Mission School District R&D Forum on May 1

We are proud to be partnering with the Shawnee Mission School District to help showcase the innovation and creativity their students and staff have shown this year. On May 1, the district will host its R&D Forum, a celebration of student innovation and achievement. This year’s event features a virtual Student Showcase and a livestreamed Pitch Finals competition.

Here’s how to view the R&D Forum live on May 1:

8 a.m. – Watch the Digital Student Showcase

A link to view student projects, experiments, and artwork will be shared on www.smsd.org and on the district’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages.

Viewers will see examples of student work from Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade from students across the district.

The showcase will remain available for on-demand viewing.

9 a.m. – R&D The Next Great Idea pitch finals competition

A link to watch The Next Great Idea pitch finals competition will be shared on www.smsd.org and on the district’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages.

Participants will be competing for cash awards to help make their dreams a reality.

11:30 a.m. – Viewers at home will be able to vote for their favorite pitch and help us determine the “People’s Choice” winner.  Links to vote will be shared on www.smsd.org and on the district’s Facebook and Twitter.

11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.- View the Student Showcase

2 p.m. –  Watch The Next Great Idea awards ceremony

After the ceremony, the pitch competition will be available for on-demand viewing.

May 1, 2021, marks the 59th year of the Research and Development Forum, supported by the Regnier Family. We hope you’ll join us!