There are three divisions: Elementary (grades 3-5), Middle (grades 6-8), and High School (grades 9-12).
Registration Deadline is February 1st, 2022.
Winter Storm Fern and frigid temperatures have left many of us in a deep freeze with a number of issues: The conditions on primary roads are tenuous, many secondary roads are still not clear, and it is so cold that de-icers are barely having an impact on walkways.
As a result, a State of Emergency remains in effect and Governor Morrisey has told the public: “Please stay off the roads. Only go out if you have to.” Therefore, all campuses of Fairmont State University will operate remotely for the remainder of this week. We anticipate a return to regular operations on Monday, February 2.
We would like to take a moment to recognize and thank everybody in the Facilities Department who have battled terrible conditions this week in an effort to keep campus safe and accessible. Please say "thank you" next time you see them on campus.
Operational updates follow:
Some personnel necessary to the operation of the University, including those who work in the Physical Plant, Dining Services, the Falcon Center, and Public Safety, are considered essential employees and are expected to report to work. If it is unsafe to do so, please consult your supervisor.
The Weather Committee continues monitoring the impact of Winter Storm Fern on and off campus. If additional updates are necessary, they will be communicated in a timely manner through our emergency alert system, email, social media, and the University website.
Note that due to this weather system, we anticipate the top deck of the parking garage will remain closed for the coming days. (This location accounts for a significant portion of winter slip, trip, and fall injuries on campus. To support the integrity of the structure, salt or other ice melting agents cannot be used. Structural deterioration from de-icers can lead to major repairs costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.) The University will alert motorists via large yellow signs posted at the traffic circle, near Turley Center, and at the top of the hill.
There are three divisions: Elementary (grades 3-5), Middle (grades 6-8), and High School (grades 9-12).
Registration Deadline is February 1st, 2022.
The Final Round of the Fair Will Be Held in the Falcon Center
Qualification to participate in the regional fair will be strictly enforced.
It is very important that students select the appropriate category for their projects. The projects must be in one of the following areas:
Science Fair Guides, categories, requirements, and forms are specific to programmatic levels. The Science Fair Guides listed below contain documents and links to resources that meet the needs of most participants. Depending on the programmatic level and the topic chosen by the students, additional forms and guidance may be needed from the ISEF Guidelines for Science and Engineering Fairs 2021-2022 document.
PLEASE NOTE: Only projects that win in their respective divisions are permitted to enter the regional fair. One project in each category, per grade division, per county or approved organization permitted.
We do not allow any animals or cultures to be a part of the project display. If your research plans to use human participants, vertebrate animals, potentially hazardous biological agents, or hazardous chemicals, activities, devices, please visit INTEL ISEF rules site to determine if you need to submit additional forms or receive approval of your research by our review committee before beginning research.
Projects may be individual or team. The judges are looking for creative ability, scientific thought/engineering goals, thoroughness, skill, and clarity. For more information on judging criteria, please follow the link listed above.
Additional information about our fair may be obtained from our office. If you have any questions, please contact us at (304) 367-4393 or Deb.Hemler@fairmontstate.edu.
Congratulations to our 2022 fair winners!
Congratulations to our 2019 fair winners!
Congratulations to our 2018 fair winners!
Animated Short about
Creating a Science Fair Project
The Franklin Institute
Contains project ideas and helpful tips
from judges.
BrainPOP
Has a free trial version of a scientific
method video. Also, information on
numerous science topics.
ATTN: Sherry Mitchell
1201 Locust Ave.
Fairmont WV 26554-2470
(304) 367-4269
Email: sherry.mitchell@fairmontstate.edu