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UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA

AT LAFAYETTE

LOUISIANA REGION VI

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR

2011 RULES BOOKLET

Louisiana Region VI Science and Engineering FairMrs. Toni Cade, DirectorP.O. Box 41007

Lafayette, Louisiana 70504-1010(337) 482-6635

cade@louisiana.edu

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Louisiana Region VI Science and Engineering Fair Committee Members 2010-2011

For more information: Refer to this website http://www.region6ull.blogspot.com/or contact any of these committee members.

Task/Charge Name/Email Phone Numbers

Communication with ParishCoordinators, Schools and

Students

Scottie Sorrellsorrell67@cox.net

______________________Ross Chiquet

rchiquet@yahoo.com

337-482-5285

_________________337-482-5292

Judges Toni Cadecade@louisiana.edu

_______________________Lisa Delhomme

delhomme@louisiana.edu

337-482-6635

_________________337-482-5284

Awards Lewis Deatonled9784@louisiana.edu

337-482-6549

Institutional Review Board andScientific Review Committee

Griff Blakewoodgriff@louisiana.edu

337-482-6340

Intel International Science andEngineering Fair (ISEF)

Ross Chiquetrchiquet@yahoo.com

337-482-5292

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2011 Louisiana Region VI Science and Engineering FairRules Booklet

Date PlaceSaturday, March 12, 2011 UL Student Union7 a.m. - 4 p.m. McKinley Street

Lafayette, LA

Participating AreaAll junior high and senior high schools (grades 6-12) in Acadia, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St.Martin, Vermilion and Evangeline parishes are eligible to enter the Louisiana Region VI Scienceand Engineering Fair.

DivisionsThe Fair is structured into two grade-level divisions. The Junior Division will includeparticipants in grades 6 through 8. The Senior Division will include participants in grades 9through 12. In each division, there will be a category called Team Projects. Team projectswill compete against each other in an interdisciplinary category within each division. Teamsmay consist of up to three members. All projects must fulfill all requirements as stated in theInternational Rules for Precollege Science Research: 2010-2011 found at this website:http://www.societyforscience.org/Document.Doc?id=9.

Qualifications for ParticipationIn order to a student to be eligible to participate in the Louisiana Region VI Science andEngineering Fair, that student must place first, second or third at their parish science fair. Thisrule pertains to all schools in the Region VI area with grades 6-12. Please contact your parishscience supervisor for information concerning your parish science fair.

JudgingJudges will be selected from a pool of qualified persons including UL-Lafayette professors,graduate students, honors students, area science supervisors, science teachers, and professionalscientists from the community.

Registration and FeesOn the day of the parish fair only, each project placing first, second or third will be receivinginformation necessary to register for the Louisiana Region VI Science and Engineering Fair.The fee to participate in the regional fair is $10.00 per student. This fee applies to all studentsparticipating, so if a TEAM project has 2 members then each student pays the fee of $10. Thisyear we require all Parish coordinators to send ONE packet containing all students paperworkmoving from the Parish competition to the Region VI competition. We also require the students

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to be sorted by their schools. The sorting of the students by school can be done with smallerpackets, clearly identified, or by clipping all of them together with a note indicating the school.We feel that this change from last year will avoid the chaos of having all the paperwork beingassembled on the day of the fair. Parish coordinators should send their packets to:

Ross Chiquet or Scott SorrellMathematics DepartmentPO Box 1010Lafayette, LA, 70504

All Parish Science Fairs must be held on or before February 21, 2011 in order

to process all entries prior to the regional fair.

All paperwork for Region VI competition is due by February 25, 2011. We

will not accept late paperwork.

Rules and Regulations SummaryThese rules and regulations are a partial listing derived from the 2010-2011 Intel InternationalScience and Engineering Fair Rules Booklet. Both the Regional and State Science Fairs areplanning on using the I.S.E.F. rules book. The Louisiana Region VI Science and EngineeringFair will provide each parish supervisor with one copy of the rules booklet. All forms,certifications, rules, and guidelines needed for research are available on-line athttp://www.societyforscience.org/isef/rulesandguidelines.

1. Each entrant may enter only one research project. The scientific work in individual categories

must be the work of the individual, not the work of a group, class, or instructor. In teamcategory only, a team may consist of 2 or 3 members. However, each member should be equallyinvolved in the work of the project. One or more team members may be present for the judgingprocess, and all are eligible to present/speak.

2. Projects are to conform to grade-level divisions and academic disciplines. Once a project isentered into a particular discipline, it cannot be changed. The official categories establishedfor grouping and judging science research projects in both the Junior and Senior Divisions areidentical, and are as follows: Animal Sciences, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Biochemistry,Cellular and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth and Planetary Science,Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Bioengineering, Energy andTransportation, Environment Management, Environmental Sciences, Mathematical Sciences,Medicine and Health Sciences, Microbiology, Physics and Astronomy, Plant Sciences, and TeamProjects.

3. A maximum 250-word abstract is to be included with each project. The abstract of theresearch should include purpose, procedure, results (data), reflections or applications, andconclusions. You may also include any possible applications your research might have. Theabstract sent to UL-Lafayette with the registration must be typed on the official abstract

form found in this booklet or at the website. You may duplicate as needed. You must also

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display an official abstract form with your project at the State Fair.

4. Exhibit size is limited to:76 cm (30 in.) deep, front to back;122 cm (48 in.) wide, side to side;

274 cm (108 in.) high, floor to top.Projects exceeding these dimensions will be AUTOMATICALLY disqualified.

5. During the judging process, ONLY entrants, judges, and Fair officials will be allowed on thefloor.

6. Entrants should be prepared to remain on the floor through the entire judging process. Theyshould remain by their projects until dismissed by a fair official. NOTE: May be a lengthy wait.

7. Cassette players, light bulbs, batteries, video equipment, etc., must be provided by theentrants. All projects requiring electricity must be accompanied by a minimum 25 foot grounded

electrical extension cord. (The State fair requires a 50 foot cord.) Unless a need is stated on theentry form, provisions for electricity cannot be made on the day of the fair.

8. Food and beverages are not allowed at the projects. See the list of Items Not Allowed atProject and Items Allowed At Project But With Restrictions.

9. Each exhibitor has the option of presenting an explanation of their project. This is notrequired. Time limits on explanations are flexible but usually 5 - 10 minutes is the maximum.Each exhibitor should also be ready to answer questions from the judges. If an exhibitor doesnot have an explanation planned or is not present during the judging process, they will not bedisqualified but obviously will be at a disadvantage.

10. You must review the International Rules for Pre-college Science Research Guidelines: 2010-2011 available at http://www.societyforscience.org/Document.Doc?id=9 or from your parishsupervisor.

All students must complete at a minimum: The Checklist for Adult Sponsor Form (1), StudentChecklist (1A), Research Plan, Approval Form (1B) and an Abstract Form. All forms, except theabstract, should be completed PRIOR to beginning any research intended for the LouisianaRegion VI Science and Engineering Fair. Research involving human, nonhuman vertebrateanimals, recombinant DNA, pathogens, controlled substances, human/animal tissue, hazardoussubstances or devices require additional forms.

11. Entrants must adhere to all safety rules and comply with prohibitions as listed in the I.S.E.F.rules booklet. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

12. All certification forms must be attached to the registration form in order to be reviewed bythe scientific review committee prior to the fair. Students should always keep their originals andmail only copies. We suggest a binder or folder labeled Certification be displayed with yourproject.

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13. All exhibits must be set up by 8 a.m. on the day of the fair and remain standing untildismissal at around 4 p.m. Any projects not set up by 8 a.m. will not be judged.

14. The Senior division overall winner, runner-up and 1st place team projects are eligible to

attend the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Expenses for only the overall winnercan be guaranteed by the regional fair.

15. Fair Directors have the final decision in all matters not covered in these rules andregulations. This is not a complete listing of the rules.

Schedule of Events -Approximate

7 a.m.-8 a.m.: Set up

All projects have been pre-assigned positions which will be posted on the day of the fair. Thereis no need to check-in.8 a.m. - 9 a.m.: Scientific Review Committee reviews projects.

8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.: Judges meeting9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Judging of Projects Overall judging also occurs during this time. Eligiblestudents will not be dismissed with their categories.2 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Public Viewing of Projects

3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.: Junior Division Awards Ceremony

3:45p.m. 4:30p.m.: Senior Division Awards Ceremony

3:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m.: Removal of Projects Also, those eligible to attend the state fair will havea short meeting at this time.

STATE SCIENCE FAIR

The Louisiana State Science Fair is scheduled for March 22-24, 2011. Questions concerning thestate fair can be directed to Lisa Graves (225-578-1067) or by email athttp://www.outreach.lsu.edu/sciencefair.

AWARDS

Shown is a listing of awards given last year - these awards are subject to change.

UL-Lafayette Awards:

Expense paid trip to Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for 1 st place Overallwinner in Senior Division.Plaque to 1st and 2nd place Overall winners in both Junior and Senior Divisions.Gold Medals to the 1st place winners in each discipline of each division.Silver Medals to the 2nd place winners in each discipline of each division.Bronze Medals to the 3rd place winners in each discipline of each division.

Awards presented by local organizations:

Acadiana Pest Control AssociationDevon Energy

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Gulf Coast Environmental Affairs GroupGulf Coast Safety and Training Group AwardLeague of Women Voters of LafayetteU.S. Marine Corps and General Walter S. McIlhenny Detachment Marine Corps League

Award

Awards presented by national organizations:American Meteorological SocietyAmerican Psychological Association and Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools

AwardASM International FoundationAssociation for Women GeoscientistsHerbert Hoover Young Engineer AwardIntel Excellence in Computer Science AwardMu Alpha Theta AwardNational Society of Professional Engineers AwardNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Ricoh Corporation Sustainable Development AwardSociety for In Vitro BiologyStockholm Junior Water PrizeU. S. Army AwardsU. S. Air Force AwardsU. S. Metric Association AwardU. S. Navy and Marine Corps AwardsYale Science and Engineering Association, Inc.

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