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Parents Overview

As a parent or guardian of a student participating in the eCYBERMISSION competition, you play a crucial role. Whether you are providing general support or acting as your student's Team Advisor, your involvement is valuable. Here are some answers to common questions we receive from parents and guardians.

How can I support my student during eCYBERMISSON?

  • Help your student with the registration process on the eCYBERMISSION website as parent/guardian consent is required to complete a student’s registration.
  • Assist the team as they brainstorm ideas, conduct research, test ideas, and compose their findings.
  • Provide encouragement and support.
  • Assist the team's Team Advisor to ensure the team is safe when working on their project and the team is following the eCYBERMISSION rules.
  • Encourage your student's team to have fun!

What happens if my student wins a prize?

  • The top scoring Mission Folder (with a minimum composite score of at least 300 during the Virtual Judging) from each grade level in each state will receive a U.S. EE Savings Bond purchased at half of the maturity value. Additional bonds are awarded for winners at the regional and national level. For a full prize breakdown, please visit this page.
  • Before awarding the U.S. EE Savings Bonds, all potential winning teams must complete Team Validation to verify student eligibility to receive an award. Team Validation requires Team Advisors and/or parents/guardians of potential winners to provide an eCYBERMISSION representative with the student’s Social Security number (SSN), (which is kept confidential). Upon completion of the Team Validation process and announcement of the winning teams, parents/guardians must open a TreasuryDirect account for themselves and must also open a minor-linked TreasuryDirect account for their student before the U.S. EE Savings Bonds can be awarded. Step-by-step instructions on how to open a TreasuryDirect account will be provided to parents/guardians in mid-July.
  • Social Security numbers are required to purchase the U.S. EE Savings Bond for the student. Parents/guardians and/or Team Advisors who do not provide correct and complete information by the deadline are assumed to have chosen not to comply with the eCYBERMISSION competition rules and are forfeiting their claim to an award for their student. Find out more about eCYBERMISSION awards and eligibility here.

Who are Mission Mentors and how can they help my student?

  • Mission Mentors are STEM professionals who volunteer with eCYBERMISSION to guide and support teams as they complete their projects. Mission Mentor Live Chats offer students the unique opportunity to engage with STEM professionals and eCYBERMISSION staff in real-time online conversations. During these sessions, students can log in to ask questions about eCYBERMISSION and receive guidance on completing their Mission Folder. This interactive platform allows students to discuss their projects with experts who are eager to share their knowledge and provide valuable support to teams during the eCYBERMISSION competition. Learn more about Mission Mentors and how they support teams here.

Interested in being a Team Advisor?

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