Each year in March, students from Central and Southeastern Washington converge to share their enthusiasm for Science and Engineering. Here are some key dates and locations for this year’s Mid-Columbia Science Fair.
2025 MCSF Fair Schedule
Registration Deadlines
- February 11 at 9pm: Deadline to request SRC or IRB pre-approval if required by your project. See the SRC / IRB page for details about the types of projects that need pre-approval. Earlier submission is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.
- February 19 at 9pm: Deadline to complete the Research Plan and Project Forms milestones in STEM Wizard. For projects that don’t require SRC / IRB pre-approval, students may begin experimentation as soon as their Adult Sponsor has approved the research plan and all forms have been signed.
- March 4 at 9pm: Deadline to complete revisions / corrections to the Research Plan and Project Forms milestones in STEM Wizard. This is also the deadline to complete the Additional Information milestone.
- March 10 at 9pm: Deadline to complete the Abstract and Project Board Picture milestones in STEM Wizard.
- March 10 at 9pm: deadline to complete the Promote to WSSEF milestone in STEM Wizard if you want your project to be promoted to participate in the Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (WSSEF). This milestone is just one yes/no question. NOTE: This milestone will not be visible until early March. WSSEF is being held in person at Bremerton High School on March 28-29, 2025. See https://wssef.org/ for details.
March 13: Fair Day
The fair is held at the WSU Tri-Cities in Richland WA. Each student will be interviewed by at least 3 judges about their project. Students should arrive between 8-9am to have time to get checked in and set up before judging begins. Fair judging starts at 9am. Posters need to be removed between 5-8pm on March 13.
| 2025 Fair Schedule | March 13, 2025 |
| Registration & Project Set-Up | 8am-9am |
| Middle School Judge Interviews | 9am-2pm |
| High School Judge Interviews | 9am-4pm |
| Lunch Break | staggered by division – schedule given at registration |
| Public Viewing of Projects | 2pm-5pm |
| Posters Removed | between 5-8pm |
Follow this link for directions to WSU Tri-Cities: https://tricities.wsu.edu/campusmaps/
March 15: Awards Ceremony
Saturday, March 15, 1-4:30pm, held at Chief Joseph MS Auditorium, 504 Wilson St., Richland