Learn how to put together a science fair project.
Studies show participation in science fair projects
increases scores on standardized tests in the sciences.
Science fair participation can be used to achieve
science standards in all grade levels.
Scholarships and awards (including cash awards) are
available to those who participate in the Regional
Science Fairs, State Science Fairs, and International
Science Fairs.
Participation in a regional science fair is the way to
enter the state fair and the international fair. You do
not have to have a teacher doing science fair to
participate in a regional science fair. Parents can
serve as the responsible adult to ensure projects are
done safely.
Why Participate in Science Fairs
Young Scientists Grades 6–9
&
Teachers of Young Scientists
Answer questions using science
Develop questions in areas of interest
Design safe experiments (Science Fair Forms)
Conduct an experiment
Figure out what experimental results mean
Communicate findings to communities (poster
and paper presentations)
How Much?
$90 if register prior to July 15;
$100 after July 15.
Fees include lunch Tuesday-Thursday.
Refunds available only prior to July 22.
*Need based scholarships are available.
For every five student registrations; one teacher
registration is free! Parents and teachers can attend
all week, but are requested to attend the final day;
August 4, to see the products of our explorations!
Housing is available on campus for $170/week which
includes evening activities, supervision, room
(shared), and meals.
Calling All Young Scientists! July 31 – Aug. 4, 2017 @ UMC
July 31 Check-in: noon–1pm;
Opening: 1pm–3pm
Aug. 1–3 9am–3pm
Aug. 4 Poster and Oral Presentations:
10–noon
Register at www.umcrookston.edu/camps
For More Information Contact: Tim Dudley | 218-281-8261 | [email protected]
Award Possibilities at Various Fairs
National JSHS: http://www.jshs.org/about.html
Awards: http://www.jshs.org/scholarship.html
NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL JSHS – Hosted by
MN Academy of Science –encompassing Minnesota,
North Dakota and South Dakota. http://mnmas.org/junior-
science-and-humanities-symposium/north-central-regional
-junior-science-and-humanities
The North Central Regional Junior Science and
Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is a scientific research
paper competition. Students present the findings of their
research paper to a group of judges in the form of a power
point presentation. JSHS is for students in
grades 9-12.
Awards Presented:
Certificates, Medals, Cash awards, Trophies
College / University scholarships to top 3 presenters
Trip award to 5 winners to National JSHS (all expenses
paid)
Trip award to 1 finalist for American Junior Academy
of Science Conference
Female Scientist awards to 1 scientist in each of the
high school grade levels 9-12.
International Science & Engineering Fair: https://
student.societyforscience.org/intel-isef
The Intel® International Science and Engineering Fair®
(Intel ISEF), the world’s largest international pre-college
science competition, annually provides a forum for more
than 1,600 high school students from over 70 countries,
regions, and territories to showcase their independent
scientific research and compete for more than $4 million
in awards.
Awards Presented:
Category cash awards
Industry Awards / cash prizes and certificates
College / University Scholarships
Mentorships
Trips – all expenses
Certificates, Medals, & Plaques
Western Regional Science & Engineering Fair: http://
www1.crk.umn.edu/events/sciencefair/
Awards Presented:
Award certificates, Industry awards
Possible advancement to the state level of competition
Registration
Possible advance to International Science & Engineering
fair, all expenses paid
MN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE STATE SCIENCE &
ENGINEERING FAIR: http://mnmas.org/science-
engineering-fair/about-state-science-engineering-fair
State level of competition in science and engineering -
champion’s young scientists' work throughout the year
with teacher and mentor support and the opportunity to
present and dialogue about their work. Students conduct
their own original research and present it before a number
of judges, Project, or Paper, or both. Different awards are
given for middle school papers grades 6-8 versus
projects grades 6-12).
Awards Presented (over $40,000 in awards):
Cash awards, Industry awards, College/University
scholarships, Category awards
Ribbons, Medals, Trophies
Teacher/Mentor awards for your teacher/mentor
Trip awards to 5 projects who advance to ISEF
(expenses paid)
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