2013 Wyoming State Science Fair

March 3 - 5 at the University of Wyoming in Laramie

**Registration is $15/project and will be collected at Registration and Set-up on Sunday, March 3rd at the University of Wyoming Union. **

***Schedule of Events***

Wyoming State Science Fair awards are presented for first through third places in junior (grades 6-8) and senior (grades 9-12) divisions in 17 different scientific categories.

A panel of more than 100 judges from UW and other organizations will evaluate projects based on scientific thought/engineering goals, creative ability, thoroughness, skill and clarity.

The Wyoming State Science Fair (WSSF) provides a forum for over 300 Wyoming scientists to share their research.  The State Science Fair encourages students in Wyoming grades 6-12 to plan, organize, research, prepare, and present a project of their interest.  Participation in the Fair engages students in real-life science experiences, interactions with professionals in the field, and review and application of relevant research.  Students may receive monetary and/or scholarship awards and the opportunity to attend the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the largest pre-college celebration of science, in May.  The International Fair will be held in Phoenix, AZ this year.

Eight regional fairs are held throughout Wyoming in late January and early February and winning students and their projects advance to the Wyoming State Science Fair.  Students participate in seventeen different categories.  Through interviews and discussion, student projects are judged by University and community professionals and experts within the various categories.

H.T. Person-Tau Beta Pi Column Design Challenge

Sponsored by College of Engineering and Applied Science, this challenge will take place during the Wyoming State Science Fair registration on Sunday, March 3rd from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the Union. For more information about the challenge, please click here! 

Changes and Modifications for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2013

Eligibility and Limitations: 

• Student must not have reached age 20 on or before May 1 preceding the Intel ISEF in order to be eligible to compete. 
• Each Intel ISEF affiliated fair may send the number of projects provided by their affiliation agreement. There is no longer a restriction within this set number of how many may be individual projects or team projects. 
• Sixth graders are eligible to compete at State as long as they participate at the Middle School/Senior High Division. 

Human Subjects: 

• The term "human subjects" has been changed to "human participants". 

Vertebrate Animals: 

• No vertebrate animal deaths due to experimental procedures are permitted in any group or subgroup. 
• Any death which occurs must be investigated by a Qualified Scientist, Designated Supervisor, or a veterinarian to determine the cause of death. The results of the documentation must be documented in writing. 
• If death is caused by experimental procedures, the project will fail to qualify for competition. 

Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents: 

• Studies involving the decomposition of vertebrate organisms (such as in forensic projects) require a Risk Assessment Form 3. 
• Human and other primate cell lines and tissue cultures are to be treated as potentially hazardous biological agents. For plants and non-primates, this rule does not apply. 

Form Changes:

Vertebrate Animal Form 5A

• Added question regarding weight loss or death of any animal. If weight loss or death occurred, the student needs to attach documentation from a Qualified Scientist, Designated Supervisor, or a veterinarian. 

Vertebrate Animal Form 5B

• Added question regarding weight loss or death of any animal. If weight loss or death occurred, the student needs to attach documentation from a Qualified Scientist, Designated Supervisor, or a veterinarian. 
• Removed the certification/documentation of student researcher training. 

For any and all other forms, please visit the Intel ISEF Rules and Guidelines page which can be found here. 

Focus on the Future Film Festival 2013

Call for Entries! If you are interested in submitting a film this year please complete this form. 

2012 AWARD WINNERS: Sheridan Junior High School 

Film Title: What Lies Beneath Us

To check out the winning entry, click on the video on our right side bar.