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2021 NC Science and Engineering VIRTUAL Science Fair

 

See the projects!  Watch live speakers and amazing presentations!  All online!

  • March 27- Senior Division
  • April 17- Junior Division
  • April 24- Elementary Division

Register now - it's all free!

 

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TEACHERS

Learn more about supporting student science and engineering research and how to get students involved in fair competitions.

 

STUDENTS

Science and engineering fairs are fun! Check out the resources for entering a project and showcasing your hard work!

 

VOLUNTEERS

Want to make a difference in the lives of students? We need you! Consider volunteering and be inspired.

 

NCSEF has taught me so much - not just about science and research, but about speaking, networking, patience, hard work and believing in myself.

Ana R.

 

 

 

Educational Impacts of the NCSEF

SMT200Note:  The NCSEF was recently featured in the NC STEM Center's monthly newsletter. 

Science fairs have come a long way from the vinegar and baking soda volcanoes, and the North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair (NCSEF) is ensuring that students from all over the state and across grade levels are getting a real chance to shine.

The NCSEF provides the opportunity for students in 3rd through 12th grades interested in STEM fields to research the topic of their choice and present their work at a public competition with their fellow students. Kids come from all over the state, including from traditionally under-represented areas.

Read the full article: Perspective | Educational impacts of the North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair

NCSFF's 2020-2021 Competition Season Will be Hosted Virtually

The NC Science Fair Foundation (NCSFF), proud sponsor of the NC Science and Engineering Fair, is pleased to announce that competitions will be held in all 9 Regions and Statewide in the Spring of 2021.  We remain committed to providing equitable access to opportunities and will host all competitions in a virtual environment in order to ensure that health and safety concerns are not barriers to participation.  

Keep up to date with Regional Fair information throughout the fall here.

Eradicating Racial Inequities

The NC ScienceFair Foundation joins the STEM Funders Network is calling on all corporate and private philanthropies to take action in eliminating racial biases and inequity in the United States. As a community of funders, we see education as the Great Equalizer. We are committed to ensuring that all young people have equitable access and opportunities in education.

Read more: Eradicating Racial Inequities
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Participation in science fair allows for eager learners the opportunity to explore and observe real scientific questions in the world they live in. They are truly engaged when scientific questions, theories, and principles are hands-on inquiries and not just words in a textbook.
Carina D, Parent

About NCSEF

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  • NCSEF
    • This Year's Fair
      • Awards
    • NC Regional Fairs
    • Winners
    • Photos
    • NC Science Fair Foundation
    • Alumni Corner
  • Teachers
    • Teacher Information
    • Workshops
    • Running a School Fair
    • Guiding a Student Project
    • Teacher Support
    • Teacher Discussion Forum
  • Students
    • Student Information
    • How to Do a Project
    • A Day at the Fair
    • Talking to Judges
    • Just for Parents
  • Rules
    • General Rules
    • Categories
    • Forms
    • If your project has:
      • Hazardous Chemicals, Activities, or Devices
      • Human Participants
      • Vertebrate Animals
      • Microorganisms
      • Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents (PHBA)
    • Who can help with your project?
  • Support NCSEF
    • Volunteer
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      • What to Expect
      • Sign up
    • Judge
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      • Science and Engineering Projects
      • What to Expect
      • Sign up
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