Wyoming State Science FairDisplay and Safety Regulations

Unacceptable for Display

1) living organisms 

2) dried plant materials

3) taxidermy specimens or parts

4) preserved vertebrate or invertebrate animals

5) human or animal food

6) human/animal parts or body fluids (e.g., blood, urine)
(Exceptions: teeth, hair, nails, dried animal bones, histological dry mount sections, and wet mount tissue slides)

7) soil or waste samples

8) laboratory chemicals, including water

9) poisons, drugs, controlled substances, hazardous substances or devices
(i.e., firearms, weapons, ammunition, reloading devices)

10) dry ice or other sublimating solids
(i.e., solids which vaporize to a gas without passing through a liquid phase)

11) sharp items (i.e., syringes, needles, pipettes)

12) flames or highly flammable display materials

13) empty tanks that previously contained combustible liquids or gases, UNLESS purged with carbon dioxide

14) batteries with open top cells

15) awards, medals, business cards, flags, etc.

16) personal photographs, accomplishments, acknowledgements, addresses, and phone and fax numbers are not permitted

17) photographs or other visual presentations depicting vertebrate animals in other-than-normal conditions
(i.e., surgical techniques, dissection, necropsies or other lab techniques)
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Acceptable for Display Only

(cannot be operated)
1) projects with unshielded belts, pulleys, chains and moving parts with tension or inch points

2) class III and IV lasers

3) any device requiring voltage over 125 volts

Acceptable for Display and Operation

(with restrictions)
1) class II lasers:
• must be student-operated
• posted sign must read "Laser Radiation: Do Not Stare Into Beam"
• must have protective housing that prevents access to beam
• must be disconnected when not operating
2) Large vacuum tubes or dangerous ray-generating devices must be properly shielded.

3) Pressurized tanks that contained noncombustibles may be allowed if properly secured.

4) Any apparatus producing temperatures that will cause physical burns must be adequately insulated.

5) High-voltage equipment must be shielded with a grounded metal box or cage to prevent accidental contact.

6) High-voltage wiring, switches, and metal parts must have adequate insulation and overload safety factors, and must be inaccessible to others.

7) To reach electrical outlets, those requiring 125-volt AC electrical circuits must provide an extension cord which is at least nine-feet in length. All cords must have sufficient load-carrying capacity and be approved by Underwriters Laboratories.

8) Electrical connections in 125-volt circuits must be soldered or made with approval connectors. Connection wires must be insulated. Voltage greater than 125 volts is not permitted. (Maximums are: 500 watts @ 130 VAC/60 hertz.)

9) Bare wire and exposed knife switches may be used only in circuits of 12 volts or less; otherwise, standard enclosed switches are required.

10) Handouts to judges must be limited to one copy of the official abstract.

Maximum Size of Display

76 cm (30 in) deep
122 cm (48 in) wide
274 cm (108 in) high, including table
Notes: 1) Fair provided tables will not exceed a height of 91 cm (36in). 2) Backboards are not provided at the ISEF. 3) Display area consists of a draped table and curtained back.