Academic Competitions
Vic Lechtenberg, Vice Provost for Engagement

Academic competitions administered by the Indiana Association of School Principals are sponsored by Purdue. The university’s three-year, $300,000 commitment provides funding for spelling and math competitions involving teams of elementary, middle-school and high- school students; "Super Bowls" in which teams of middle-and high- school students compete in English, math, science, fine arts and social studies categories; and a statewide academic decathlon in which teams of high school students compete through tests, essays, speeches and interviews to advance to a national competition. In addition to providing funding, Purdue assists with question writing, presenting awards and providing promotional and technical assistance.