Research and Development Forum
About the R&D Forum
The Shawnee Mission School District Research and Development Forum (R&D Forum) is an annual event that celebrates student achievement and highlights innovative student projects and talent from across the district. The event, held in the spring, features student work in the areas of art, career and technical education, and science. 2025 year will mark the 63rd annual R&D Forum! Shawnee Mission is grateful to the Regnier Family, who has supported the R&D Forum since it began.
SAVE THE DATE!
The SMSD R&D Forum will take place from April 21-April 26, 2025
R&D Forum 2025 Event Dates
April 22-24, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Student Showcase receptions for all student entrants, families, educators, and anyone in the community will be held at the Center for Academic Achievement, 8200 W. 71st St. These events feature interactive exhibits and performances!
April 26, 2025 at 9 a.m. Next Great Idea pitch competition. Public voting will immediately follow the presentation.
April 26, 2025 at 2 p.m. Award ceremony for Student Showcase honorees, Regnier Award Presentation, Winners, and The Next Great Idea Pitch Competition award winners are announced.
Important Dates and Deadlines!
6 p.m. January 23, 2025 Pitch Info Session. Click here for the link to the information session.
March 7, 2025- Deadline for Initial for Next Great Idea Pitch Competition
March 28, 2025- Student Showcase Submission Deadline
April 4, 2025- Final Pitch Application Due for Next Great Idea Pitch Competition
All events held at the Center for Academic Achievement, 8200 W. 71st Street, Overland Park, KS 66204
Questions
Dr. Leigh Anne Neal
Chief of Early Childhood Education/Sustainability
leighanneneal@smsd.org