The deadline for submitting projects to the Scientific Review Committee and Institutional Review Boards is quickly approaching. The deadline for the 2020 Fair is Thursday, February 13, 2020. These reviews represent an important step to ensure the integrity and safety of fair participants. All fair competitors are reminded that SRC/IRB approvals are required before the start of any experimentation/data collection for projects. More information can be found in the SRC/IRB section.
2020 Fair registration is open!
Registration for the 2020 Fair is open. The 2020 Mid-Columbia Science and Engineering Fair will be held on March 12, 2020 at the Columbia Center Mall. All students and projects must be present for judging by 9AM on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Judging will take place in two rounds, with lunch in between. Special awards judging will take place throughout the day. Please see the Schedule & Maps page for registration and other deadlines.
National Geographic Documentary Film “Science Fair” Screening January 17th
Teachers! You are invited to come see the National Geographic documentary film “Science Fair”. The stars of the movie are students that attended the 2017 International Science and Engineering (ISEF) in Los Angeles. The film was directed by Darren Foster and Cristina Constantini (a two time ISEF Finalist). The film won awards at the Sundance and Seattle Film Festivals. Since this film was only shown for a limited time in larger cities, I asked for a private screening.
The “Science Fair” movie will be shown on January 17th 2019 (Thursday) from 5:30 – 8:30 PM at the Richland Public Library Gallery.
I hope you can join us to watch the movie and launch the 2018-19 year with the Mid-Columbia Science and Engineering Fair. The regional science fair will be March 14-16, 2019 at the Columbia Center Mall.
Looking forward seeing you!!
Joyce Stark
Director, Mid-Columbia Regional Science and Engineering Fair
director@midcolumbiasciencefair.org
2018 Fair Dates Set
The dates for the 2018 Mid-Columbia Science & Engineering Fair have been set. Projects will be on display Thursday, March 8th through Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Columbia Center Mall, Kennewick, WA. All students and projects must be present for judging by 9AM on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Judging will take place in two rounds, with lunch in between. Special awards judging will take place throughout the day.Additional information will be posted to the Schedule & Maps page as it becomes available.
National Geographic Documentary Film “Science Fair” Screening November 29th
Teachers! You are invited to come see the National Geographic documentary film “Science Fair”. The stars of the movie are students that attended the 2017 International Science and Engineering (ISEF) in Los Angeles. The film was directed by Darren Foster and Cristina Constantini (a two time ISEF Finalist). The film won awards at the Sundance and Seattle Film Festivals. Since this film was only shown for a limited time in larger cities, I asked for a private screening.
The “Science Fair” movie will be shown on November 29, 2018 (Thursday) at 6 PM at Sunnyside High School – Room 202. (Mrs. Stark’s room). The film is 90 minutes and National Geographic requires some discussion afterwards.
Please bring food. I will not be able to provide dinner but there will be popcorn and water available.
I hope you can join us to watch the movie and launch the 2018-19 year with the Mid-Columbia Science and Engineering Fair. The regional science fair will be March 14-16, 2019 at the Columbia Center Mall.
Looking forward seeing you!!
Joyce Stark
Director, Mid-Columbia Regional Science and Engineering Fair
director@midcolumbiasciencefair.org
2018 Fair Day Approaching – Important Reminders for Participants
The Mid-Columbia Science Fair will be held on March 8th, 2018 at the Columbia Center Mall. As Fair Day approaches, all participants are reminded to review the Mid-Columbia Science Fair and International Science and Engineering Fair rules. Students/teachers are reminded:
- School and/or student names cannot appear on posters. Student/School names on the back of posters should be covered with tape. Names can be written inside journals and/or reports, but not on the covers.
- Endorsements/logos/branding from research institutions, companies, and universities cannot appear on posters. Acknowledgments can be included in the journal or written report.
- Include a rationale and data analysis with the procedures. Middle school students must have at least an average but statistics are required for grades 9-12.
- Project Summary Clarification. This is only needed if changes have been made to the original research plan and could require an addendum to the SRC/IRB. Results and conclusions are not to be written in advance. If there are not any major changes, a project summary is not required.
- Teachers must include the photo release with the registration materials and submit a list to the Fair Director of those students who did not submit a photo release.
Questions about the items above can be sent to the Fair Director.
2017 Fair Sponsors Announced
We recognize in our Sponsors section the organizations and individuals which provided the funds that enable us to exhibit and recognize the efforts of the participants.
2017 Awards Ceremony at Uptown Theatre in Richland
The awards ceremony for the 2017 Mid-Columbia Science Fair will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 1:00pm at the Uptown Theatre in Richland, WA.
2017 Fair Day Approaching – Important Reminders for Participants
The Mid-Columbia Science Fair will be held on March 9th, 2017 at the Columbia Center Mall. As Fair Day approaches, all participants are reminded to review the Mid-Columbia Science Fair and International Science and Engineering Fair rules. Students/teachers are reminded:
- School and/or student names cannot appear on posters. Student/School names on the back of posters should be covered with tape. Names can be written inside journals and/or reports, but not on the covers.
- Endorsements/logos/branding from research institutions, companies, and universities cannot appear on posters. Acknowledgments can be included in the journal or written report.
- Include a rationale and data analysis with the procedures. Middle school students must have at least an average but statistics are required for grades 9-12.
- Project Summary Clarification. This is only needed if changes have been made to the original research plan and could require an addendum to the SRC/IRB. Results and conclusions are not to be written in advance. If there are not any major changes, a project summary is not required.
- Teachers must include the photo release with the registration materials and submit a list to the Fair Director of those students who did not submit a photo release.
Questions about the items above can be sent to the Fair Director.
2017 Fair Dates Set
The dates for the 2017 Mid-Columbia Science & Engineering Fair have been set. Projects will be on display Thursday, March 9th through Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Columbia Center Mall, Kennewick, WA. All students and projects must be present for judging by 9AM on Thursday March 9, 2017. Judging will take place in two rounds, with lunch in between. Special awards judging will take place throughout the day. Additional information will be posted to the Schedule & Maps page as it becomes available.