About the Science Fair

What are science and engineering fairs? 
They are an organized exhibition of work done which follows specific rules and guidelines.  The students compete through their exhibits and demonstrations of projects to the judges and public.  The exhibit represents a chosen category: Biology, Chemistry, Environment, Mathematics, Engineering, and Physical Science.

Local classroom and school fairs are the first step in the pathway.  Top 3 exhibits may wish to participate in other fairs.  Consider each fair a challenge to improve your project under your teacher's supervision. 

The following are web site contacts for the regional Science Fairs in Arizona.  These fairs award cash and trophies to many winners, we are also pleased to provide mentoring &/or advice regarding projects involving Biomedical Research. 

Please contact SwAEBR and the fair in your area for more information.

Arizona

• Future Innovators Night - March 13: 5:30-8pm - Tucson Convention Center Exhibit Halls
  • FREE for the whole family to enjoy!
  • Explore 50 Hands-on Science Activities and Interactive Demonstrations
  • Meet the brightest young minds in Southern Arizona
  • Experience the top 2,000 projects that will change our future
  • Win a Science Raffle Basket
  • Featuring Star Wars Characters from the Dune Sea Garrison’s 501st Legion and Rebel Alliance

New Mexico

April 4, 2020 - New Mexico Tech Campus, Socorro, NM
 

The International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF), a program of Society for Science & the Public, and the world's largest international pre-college science competition, is coming to the Anaheim Convention Center!

The premier global science competition for students in grades 9–12 provides an annual forum for more than 1,500 high school students from 65 countries, regions, and territories to display their independent research. SSP is honored by Regeneron's commitment to this program .

Interested in being a general volunteer?

More than 500 volunteers across a spectrum of activities are needed. Volunteer opportunities are available during the week in a range of shifts. We encourage you to explore all of the volunteer opportunities and experience ISEF in your community. No scientific background required.

Interested in serving as an ISEF Judge?
For ISEF Judges are needed in 17 scientific disciplines across the sciences. Judges must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent (D.O., Ed.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., etc.) OR a minimum of six years related professional experience beyond receiving their B.A., B.S., or Master’s degree.

Contact us to learn more about volunteer opportunities at the Intel ISEF 2020 in Anaheim. Unfortunately, SSP is unable to provide financial compensation for travel or housing for volunteers.

• Agricultural Ideas for Science Fair Projects
  http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/fair/ideas.htm
  Basic ideas for science fair projects.
• A Science Fair Project Resource Guide
  http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/projectguide/
  How to; samples; ideas & magazines, resources from the Internet Public Library.
• Cyber - Fair
  http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/welcome.html
  For students and teachers grades 3 through 6.
• Excite Search Engine 
  http://search.excite.com/search.gw?search=science+fair%3F
  Education K-12: Home Work Help: Science; Education: Universities & Colleges: Fields of Study Science and Nature; plus listings of science fairs.
• Science Fairs - WWW Virtual Library. 
  http://physics.usc.edu/~gould/ScienceFairs/
  A single comprehensive listing of every known science fair accessible through the world wide web, local or global. Physical Science Fairs listed by National/International; State; Regional & Local. Also Virtual Science Fairs.
• Science Fair Links
  http://quark.physics.uwo.ca/sfair/sflinks.htm
  London District Science and Technology Fair. Links to science fairs in Canada and the UK. Links to help with projects and other science education items.
• The Science Fair Page
  http://www.hpl.lib.tx.us/youth/science_fair_index.html
  By the Houston Public Library and School District. Information on science fairs.
• Science Fair Projects (FAQ's)
  http://www.nal.usda.gov/ref/scifair.htm
  Science fair information related to agriculture and lists of sites relating to science fairs.
• Science Fair Resource Center
  http://www.hallbar.com/sciencecenter.html
  Ideas, projects, books, tips, display tips, tutorials, sample and winning projects, picture gallery and more.
• The Ultimate Science Fair Resource
  http://www.scifair.org
  Site index of hints, ideas, links, doing a project, writing reports, etc.
• Yahoo Search Engine
  http://search.yahoo.com/bin/search?p=science+fairs
  Lots of information on science fairs and education.
• Your Science Fair Project
  http://www.nal.usda.gov/ttic/scifair/yourproj.htm
  Developed by the National Agricultural Library to answer your science fair questions or to get your research moving in the right direction. Includes Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's), Science-4-Kids, Project Ideas, Information Sources, and more.

(list provided by AWIC)