<p>Are there any science research or engineering competitions for college students (similar to Siemens or Intel)? </p>
<p>Most universities ask transfer students to "demonstrate" interest in their potential major. What are some ways to show one's passion for science/engineering? </p>
<p>Thank You!</p>
<p>Not exactly what you were looking for, but look into SAE. There are SAE Formula, SAE Baja, SAE Hybrid competitions. </p>
<p>Research IMHO is the best thing. Internships are good too. I mean honestly, I see math and physics competitions as a joke compared to original research. You have to figure out the questions to ask and answer them. Much harder than answering questions that the answers are already known.</p>
<p>But you really should not be doing things to impress others. If that is your motive, you won’t last long, or will have a miserable time doing it.</p>
<p>“One should guard against preaching to young people success in the customary form as the main aim in life. The most important motive for work in school and in life is pleasure in work, pleasure in its result and the knowledge of the value of the result to the community.”-Albert Einstein</p>
<p>There are a few. The Putnam competition and Mathematical Contest in Modeling for math, the Collegiate Inventors Competition for something somewhat similar to Siemens/Intel, and the University Physics Competition for physics. There are also competitive research internships out there that you can apply to to demonstrate interest and passion.</p>
<p>Thank you for your reply and, particularly, for that Einstein quote.</p>