TikTok is a destination for communities to come together, be entertained, and learn. Our STEM feed allows creators to make and share educational content related to science, technology, engineering, and math on the platform.

Kicking off on Earth Day, is the first STEM competition on TikTok. The competition will give parents and students the chance to showcase their knowledge of STEM-related issues and solutions to win Google Pixel devices!

To participate in the challenge, students aged 13-21, and teachers of all kinds, are encouraged to submit their best STEM communication video on TikTok's STEM feed using the hashtag #STEMTok. The competition will kickoff on Earth Day, April 22nd and finish on May 31st. Here's your guide to participate:

  Create an Informative Video on TikTok:

  • Make a STEM-related video using the hashtag #StemTok explaining any STEM topic of your choice.
  • Introduce yourself Share your expertise or interest in STEM (e.g., "I'm a student," "I'm a teacher," "I'm a chemist," "I'm passionate about nature," etc.).
  • Dive into the explanation of your chosen STEM topic with clarity and enthusiasm.
  • Conclude your video with a bang!
  • Upload your video on TikTok, ensuring you use the hashtag #STEMTok.
  • Make sure to post your video between April 22nd and May 31st to qualify for the competition.
  • EXPLR will judge the videos and grant a Google Pixel to winners each week during the competition!
  • Share the video on TikTok using #STEMTok between April 22nd and May 31st for a chance to be recognized as the next great science communciator!      
@tiktoknewsroom The first STEM competition on TikTok, in collaboration with EXPLR, kicks off today on Earth Day! Do you think you're the next great STEM communicator? Share your video using the hashtag #STEMTok ♬ original sound - TikTok Newsroom

"We are thrilled to organize and judge a STEM competition on TikTok. Our mission is to provide young talents with a platform to display their brilliance and enthusiasm for STEM education. With TikTok hosting this competition for young people and parents, we have a great ally to help reach audiences eager to express their creativity and passion for STEM content. Together, we aim to create a dynamic and engaging space for showcasing the potential of the next generation in STEM fields." - Kari Byron, Co-founder and Director, EXPLR

In the United States, 33% of TikTok's community already actively engages with STEM content through our dedicated feed. After over 50k users signed-up to watch our exclusive stream of the National STEM Festival, TikTok LIVE will stream STEM-related content for seven weeks during the contest. This will serve to amplify the STEM contest and expand the audience engaging in STEM content on the platform. With nearly 15 million STEM related videos published globally since 2021, let's continue to inspire the passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics within our TikTok community!