The North Central West Virginia
Science, Energy and Engineering Fair
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 29 & March 1, 2008
Fairmont State University

Third Floor of the New Engineering Technology Building

Students in grades 6-12 are eligible to enter

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Dates, Set-up Times, Unloading and Parking

Print and mail your Entry Form or submit your entry online using our Online Registration Form

Judging Criteria

Although we are not officially a member of the International Science Fair Organization, we generally follow their rules about project size and use of animals. We do not allow any animals or cultures to be a part of the project display.

There are nine (9) categories for the entries. It is very important that students select the appropriate category for their projects. The projects must be in one of the following areas:

Students are reminded that Science and Engineering Fair projects should include laboratory, field, or theoretical research.

Projects can be individual or team. For the Engineering category, team projects are encouraged, while for the other categories individual projects are encouraged. The judges are looking for creative ability, scientific thought/engineering goals, thoroughness, skill, and clarity. For the junior division the judges will also be looking at dramatic value and personal involvement.  For more information on judging criteria, please follow the link to the right.

There are two divisions: Junior Division (grades 6-9) and Senior Division (grades 10-12). As in the past, we expect to offer cash awards to the winners in each category in both Junior and Senior Division.  Whether or not an award is given for a particular category is at the discretion of the judges.  At this time, the amount of these awards has not been established.

Additional information about our fair may be obtained from our office. If you have any questions, please contact us at (304) 367-4246 or  scitech@fairmontstate.edu.

Science Fair Director:

Heather Shute
College Assistant for Student Support
Fairmont State University
1201 Locust Ave.
Fairmont WV 26554-2470
P: (304) 367-4246
E: scitech@fairmontstate.edu
F: (304) 367-4246