WV State Science and Engineering Fair

Submission Deadline: Monday, March 11th at 11:00pm

All projects will be reviewed by the Scientific Review Committee and notified of project acceptance.

WVSSEF is OPEN to ALL students in the state of West Virginia in 9^th - 12^th grade.

The WVSSEF is affiliated with the INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair and follows their rules and guidelines. If you are new to the Intel ISEF rules and guidelines, you are encouraged to use their Rules Wizard to help with understanding paperwork required for your project.  If your project will use human participants; vertebrate animals; potentially hazardous biological agents; or hazardous chemicals, activities, or devices please visit the INTEL ISEF's Forms page and follow instructions on submitting forms for prior approval of research.  Forms can be submitted to kristy.henson@fairmontstate.edu or faxed to 304-367-4304 or mailed to Fairmont State University, College of Science and Technology, 1201 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554 to the attention of the WVSSEF Director. 

Registration fees covers the cost of lunch, participant giveaways, and to send the grand prize winner(s) to the 2019 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona!  Checks can be made payable to Fairmont State University and submitted with paperwork or upon check-in at the fair.  The lunch ticket includes an all-you-can-eat buffet.  there are other restaurants on site for separate food purchase.

• West Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair Registration Form (complete online)
• West Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair Rule Agreement Form
• Form 1: Checklist for Adult Sponsor / Safety Assessment Form
• Form 1A: Student Checklist with Research Plan
• Form 1B: Approval Form
• Abstract Form
• Chaperone / Guest of the Fair Registration Form (complete online)
• Photography Release Form
• Additional forms if determined necessary due to the nature of research.  These include, but are not limited to regulated research, human subjects, human and animal tissue, qualified scientist, vertebrate animal, continuing projects, risk assessment, potentially hazardous agents.

2019 Sponsors:

Premium Sponsor:  The Thrasher Group https://thethrashergroup.com

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Awards:

Grand Prize
Sponsor funding provides the opportunity for two Grand-Prize Winners (or winning teams) to advance to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, AZ on May 12-17, 2019!
This includes ground transportation and lodging for the participants and one (1) chaperon per winning project. The chaperon is to be the adult academic advisor of the winning participant(s). All transportation and lodging arrangements will be made by the College of Science & Technology; all transportation and lodging arrangements made by outside parties without the consent of the College will not be reimbursed. All other expenses (ground transportation and display shipping) will be reimbursed after proof of proper documentation.

Cash Awards

Other Awards

*Scores of all projects are kept confidential. No scores will be released following the WVSSEF.*

2019 General Information:

There are seventeen (17) categories for entries. It is very important that students select the appropriate category for their projects. Project categories may not be changed from the category listed on the WVSSEF application once the project arrives at the WVSSEF. The projects must be in one of the following areas:

2019 Event Details:

*tentative*

Friday, March 29, 2019
3:00-5:00 Optional Project Registration (Colebank Gym)
*If your group would like tours of campus, please contact the fair director to arrange.*

Saturday, March 30, 2019
9:00-9:45 Project Registration (Colebank Gym)
9:45 Welcome
10:00-12:00 Judging Round 1
12:00-12:45 Lunch
12:45-1:30 Judging Round 2
12:00-3:00 STEM Activity Stations for Participants and Community Members

Directions: Maps and Directions

Hotel Discounts for WVSSEF

• Days Inn: $52 + tax per night. When booking, tell the staff you are with the Fairmont State Science Fair.
• The Clarion in Fairmont: $55.00 + tax per night, hot Breakfast included. When booking, tell the staff you are with the Fairmont State Science Fair.
• Holiday Inn: $95 + tax per night. Guests can use the link provided or call in and make reservations directly at 304-816-5133.

If you have any questions, please contact us at kristy.henson@fairmontstate.edu.