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 | dudl0006@crk.umn.edu

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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