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57 science fair Events Found

Mar 6

Northern Idaho Science & Engineering Fair (NISEF)

Regional competition affiliated with the Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF). Students present original STEM research projects to expert judges. Winners receive all-expense trip to compete at ISEF 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. Final materials deadline: Monday, January 26th, 2026 at 11:59 MT.
Virtual
Free
3/6/26
Sourced: https://stem.idaho.gov/idsef 01-20-2026
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Mar 6

Registration Deadline for Milestones except Abstracts

Registration deadline for all milestones except abstracts for the science fair competition.
Virtual
Free
3/6/26
Sourced: https://mtsef.org/events 02-12-2026
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Mar 7

Western Idaho Science & Engineering Fair (WISEF)

Regional competition affiliated with the Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF). Students present original STEM research projects to expert judges. Winners receive all-expense trip to compete at ISEF 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. Final materials deadline: Monday, January 26th, 2026 at 11:59 MT.
Virtual
Free
3/7/26
Sourced: https://stem.idaho.gov/idsef 01-20-2026
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Mar 7

The Lawrence at North Bay Science Discovery Day

Join The Lawrence On-The-Go alongside 150+ exhibitors and community organizations to engage with exciting hands-on science learning!
North Bay Science Discovery Day Venue
Free
3/7/26
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Mar 7

SC4 STEM Fest

The fifth annual SC4 STEM Fest featuring more than 150 hands-on activities for learners of all ages. Event partners include Michigan Technological University Mind Trekkers, Cranbrook Institute of Science, Mad Science-Detroit, Reptarium of Utica, Saginaw Valley State University, Michigan State University, and University of Michigan. Activities include robotics, chemistry, wildlife encounters, engineering challenges, coding, physics, and more. Registration provides early access to interactive session sign-ups.
St. Clair County Community College
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3/7/26
Sourced: https://sc4.edu/stem-fest 02-10-2026
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Mar 9

USC Region II Science and Engineering Fair - High School Division

High School Students' ISEF-affiliated Science and Engineering Fair for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students. Check-in table opens at 8:00 am, judging begins at 9:00 am. Awards ceremony on March 22, 2026 at 4:30 pm in Jones 210. Registration window: December 15, 2025 to February 9, 2026 using MySciFair. Students who advance to Round 2 will be recognized at the Awards Ceremony.
Pastides Alumni Center
Free
3/9/26
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Mar 9

Southeast Region Science Fair

Regional qualifying fair for the Southeast Region covering counties: Barnes, Cass, Dickey, Eddy, Foster, Griggs, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, Ransom, Richland, Sargent, Steele, Stutsman, Wells. Part of the North Dakota State Science & Engineering Fair system.
Fargodome
Free
3/9/26
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Mar 9

West Virginia Science and Engineering Fair (WVSEF)

The West Virginia Science and Engineering Fair (WVSEF) serves as an entry point for WV high school students to qualify for the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Middle school students can qualify for the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge and the Lemelson Early Inventor Prize. Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Project Setup, 9:30 a.m. Opening Assembly, 10:00 a.m. Judging begins, 4:30 p.m. Public Viewing, 5:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony.
Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center
Free
3/9/26
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Mar 9

University of Utah Science & Engineering Fair (USEF)

The University of Utah Science & Engineering Fair (USEF) is an annual science & engineering competition for students in grades 5-12. USEF showcases young minds from Canyons, Granite, Murray, Park City, Salt Lake, Tooele and Uintah School Districts as well as Salt Lake Catholic Diocese and all private, home school and charter schools within these boundaries. Senior division winners are eligible to compete in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Registration opens January 15, 2026, project deadline is February 11, 2026, fair runs March 9-13, 2026, with awards ceremony on March 13, 2026.
University of Utah
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3/9/26
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Mar 11

Ozark Chapter Model Bridge Contest

The 37th Annual Model Bridge Contest for area students, held in conjunction with the Ozark Science and Engineering Fair. Contest features Middle School (grades 4-8) and High School (grades 9-12) divisions. Top three finishers in each division receive framed certificates and cash prizes. Top two High School finishers are eligible to compete in the International Bridge Contest in Chicago, Illinois on April 25th. Bridge kits can be ordered through the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers website.
Christopher S. Bond Learning Center at the MSU Darr Agricultural Center
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3/11/26
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Mar 11

31st Annual New Castle County Science Fair

New Castle County students in grades six through twelve are eligible to participate in this challenging yet rewarding experience. Participants can submit an individual or team project (up to three persons). Students compete at their level and will be judged by a diverse panel of experts. Judges will evaluate the projects and may question students about how they arrived at their scientific conclusions. In case of a snow emergency, please visit the closings and delays webpage for more information.
Delaware Technical Community College - Stanton Campus
Free
3/11/26
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Mar 12

North Museum Science and Engineering Fair

The North Museum has managed the Science & Engineering Fair in Lancaster County since 2009, recently inviting Lebanon County students to participate. This regional science fair inspires thousands of young researchers to create, design, and discover the joys of science and engineering. As one of six fairs in Pennsylvania affiliated with the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the top two students from the senior division earn a place at ISEF to compete with 1,500 peers worldwide. Open to students in grades 6-12 from all school types including public, private, charter, online, parochial, and home schools.
Millersville University
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3/12/26
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Mar 13

USEF Awards Ceremony

Awards ceremony for the University of Utah Science & Engineering Fair (USEF), recognizing outstanding student projects in science and engineering. This ceremony concludes the fair week and celebrates the achievements of participating students in grades 5-12.
University of Utah
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3/13/26
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Mar 14

UC Regional Science Day: SW Ohio Science and Engineering Expo

Regional science fair called the 'Science and Engineering Expo' with a focus on hypothesis-based research or an engineering design project or even a data driven meta-analysis. This year the counties served are Hamilton, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fyette, Highland, and Warren.
Tangeman University Center, Great Hall
Free
3/14/26
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Mar 14

Badger State Science and Engineering Fair 2026

The 2026 Badger State Science and Engineering Fair will be held at MSOE on Saturday, March 14, 2026. This is an ISEF-affiliated state fair. More information will be posted after the first of the year.
MSOE (Milwaukee School of Engineering)
Free
3/14/26
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Mar 16

USC Region II Science and Engineering Fair - Elementary School Division

Elementary Students' Science and Engineering Fair for 4th and 5th grade students. Check-in table opens at 8:00 am, judging starts at 9:00 am. Awards ceremony on March 22, 2026 at 1:00 pm in Jones 210. Registration window: December 15, 2025 to February 27, 2026 using MySciFair. Open to students from Allendale, Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Clarendon, Edgefield, Fairfield, Hampton, Kershaw, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda and Sumter counties.
Pastides Alumni Center
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3/16/26
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Mar 16

USC Region II Science and Engineering Fair - Middle School Division

Middle School Students' Science and Engineering Fair for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. Check-in table opens at 12:00 pm, judging starts at 1:00 pm. Awards ceremony on March 22, 2026 at 2:45 pm in Jones 210. Registration window: December 15, 2025 to February 27, 2026 using MySciFair. Students who advance to Round 2 will be recognized at the Awards Ceremony.
Pastides Alumni Center
Free
3/16/26
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Mar 16

Southwest Central Region Science Fair

Regional qualifying fair for the Southwest Central Region covering counties: Adams, Billings, Bowman, Burleigh, Dunn, Emmons, Golden Valley, Grant, Hettinger, McLean, Mercer, Morton, Oliver, Sheridan, Sioux, Slope, Stark. Part of the North Dakota State Science & Engineering Fair system.
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3/16/26
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Mar 16

Brown Brain Fair

Come discover the human brain! Ever wonder how we learn and remember? How do optical illusions work? Come hold a real preserved brain or look at neurons through a microscope. Check out "brains in a dish" or try your hand at an EEG recording. Experience virtual reality or make original digital art using your own brain waves! Younger kids can enjoy crafts, games, tasty treats, and face painting. At the Brown Brain Fair you'll find more than 20 labs, organizations, and institutes who will give you a glimpse of their research using games and fun demonstrations. Each year, the fair has been attended by over 600 people. It won "Event of the Year" from the Brown Student Activities Office and was covered by several media outlets, including the Providence Journal and the Brown Daily Herald. This year, the Brown Brain Fair will be at Hazeltine Commons on March 16th, from 10AM to 2PM.
Hazeltine Commons, Engineering Research Center
Free event
3/16/26
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Mar 21

38th North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair (NCSEF)

The 38th annual North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair hosted at North Carolina State University. This is the state-level competition for students who advance from regional fairs. NCSEF is affiliated with the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair for grades 9-12 and the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge for grades 6-8.
North Carolina State University
Free
3/21/26
Sourced: https://ncsef.org/ 01-17-2026
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Mar 23

All Milestones Completed (including abstracts)

Final deadline for completing all milestones including abstracts for the science fair competition.
Virtual
Free
3/23/26
Sourced: https://mtsef.org/events 02-12-2026
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Mar 26

Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF)

The Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF) is the state science fair for Arizona. Managed by Arizona Science Center, AzSEF brings together first-place winners from school, homeschool, district, county, and regional science fairs across Arizona to compete for thousands of dollars in prizes and scholarships. The Grand Award winners in the Senior Division from the state-level fair will be selected to compete at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (RISEF). Registration opens February 2, 2026. Awards Ceremony at Arizona Science Center on March 28, 2026.
Desert Financial Arena
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3/26/26
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Mar 26

AzSEF 2026 judging and awards

Judging and awards ceremony for the Arizona Science & Engineering Fair (AzSEF) which brings together first-place winners from local science fairs across the state. Event runs from March 26-28, 2026.
Virtual
Free
3/26/26
Sourced: https://acesa.org/ 01-15-2026
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Mar 26

North Dakota State Science & Engineering Fair

The 76th North Dakota State Science & Engineering Fair featuring junior and senior divisions of students competing for honors. Top finishers in the senior division advance to compete in the International Science and Engineering Fair. The event showcases student-led innovation and discovery across various scientific topics from energy to water quality.
Chester Fritz Library
Free
3/26/26
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Mar 26

Arizona Science & Engineering Fair (AzSEF)

The Arizona Science & Engineering Fair (AzSEF) is a multi-day event where students showcase their scientific research and innovation. Important dates include: Registration opens February 2nd, 2026; qualifying fairs must be completed by March 7, 2026; registration closes March 11, 2026; main event March 26-27, 2026; awards ceremony March 28, 2026 at Arizona Science Center.
Desert Financial Arena
Free
3/26/26
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