Fourth Annual Regional Science & Engineering Fair
March 3, 2012 hosted by Fort Hays State University |
The Fourth Annual FHSU Regional Science & Engineering Fair will be held in the Memorial Union at Fort Hays State University on Saturday, March 3, 2012, 9 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m. Students grades 4-12 are eligible to enter, with awards given for top entries in each category. Winning entries will automatically qualify for the Kansas State Science & Engineering Fair. Individual projects may be entered, as well as team entries (comprised of no more than 3 students).
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| ***Category Descriptions*** |
Categories are as follows:
- Biochemistry, Medicine & Health
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Consumer Science
- Earth & Space Science
- Engineering & Inventions
- Environmental Science
- Mathematics & Computer Science
- Physics & Physical Science
- Social Science & Behavioral Science
- Zoology
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Attention Teachers or Sponsors: Please review the rules & forms below. Please submit the forms as necessary with your students' entries to amryan@fhsu.edu Questions about the rules or forms may be directed to the Science & Mathematics Education Institute, Ann Noble at (785) 628-5449. Or check the Teacher/Sponsor page for additional information. Parents and families are encouraged to attend the Fair.
Required KSSEF & ISEF Rules Forms for 9th-12th Grade Entries:
ISEF RULES
ISEF FORMS
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Required KSSEF Forms for 4th-8th Grade Entries:
Adult Sponsor Checklist
Research Plan Instructions
Approval Form 1B
Regulated Research Form 1C
Qualified Scientist Form 2
Bacteria Form
Human Subjects Form
Human or Animal Tissue Form
Hazardous Materials Form
"There are lots of jobs in scientific fields from Medicine to Physics. You are all young but tempus fugit as they say. Science Fairs are an opportunity to get involved and meet your peers from around the world. So go for it; it’s a kick.”
~Dr. George Marchin, Associate Professor of Biology,
Kansas State University
(source: http://www.mentorhelp.blogspot.com/)
Mission Statement: The Kansas State Science and Engineering Fair competition will involve students in dynamic scientific investigations. The participating students will gain perspective of the world through science and will develop skills necessary to persist in today’s society.This venue provides student s with experience in critical thinking, leadership, and creative problem solving. We appreciate the involvement of students and teachers who participate in the Kansas Science & Engineering Fair. |