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For Students
I want to do science fair
Whether your school has a program or not, we can get you from idea to competition.
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Choose a topic you genuinely care about - browse the Research Guide for inspiration and topic selection tips.
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Design your experiment - build a proper hypothesis, identify variables, and set up controls.
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Register for your school or district fair - ask your teacher, or reach out to us if your school has no fair yet.
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Apply for a mentor match - get paired with an experienced ISEF competitor who will review your work.
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Learn the competition pathway - know where you're going before you start: local to regional to state to ISEF.
Open Research Guide →
Helpful Resources
Guide
Research Guide
Topic selection, experimental design, display boards, presentation tips.
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Directory
State Resources
Competition pathway, registration links, and key dates for your state.
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Support
Request a Mentor
Get paired with a past ISEF or state fair competitor who can coach your project.
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Portal
Student Portal
Track milestones, message mentors, download templates, and manage paperwork.
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For Teachers
I want to start or improve a science fair
Full support from our team. Month-by-month guidance from first conversation to awards day.
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Read the Complete Setup Guide - a month-by-month timeline from administrator buy-in through awards day.
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Download the administrator proposal template - make the case to your principal with real cost data and academic research.
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Register with your state affiliate fair - this connects your school to the regional and state competition pathway.
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Recruit judges using our templates - we'll help you find and contact STEM professionals in your area.
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Access the Teacher Portal for rubrics, permission slips, checklists, and project planning templates.
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Helpful Resources
Guide
Complete Setup Guide
Month-by-month planning timeline, judge recruitment templates, and checklists.
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Resource Hub
Teacher Resources
Rubrics, permission slips, judging criteria, and professional development tools.
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Directory
State Resources
Find your state affiliate fair, registration links, and district contacts.
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Portal
Teacher Portal
Download forms, manage students, track milestones, contact judges.
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For Administrators
I'm evaluating a science fair program
Understand costs, time commitment, and academic impact before committing to a program.
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Review the cost breakdown - most schools run a first-year program for $300-$1,500. Full numbers in the Setup Guide.
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Download the 12-month timeline - understand what's asked of teachers and how load is distributed across a committee.
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Review the academic case - science fairs develop research skills, scientific writing, and public speaking aligned to national standards.
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Schedule a free 30-minute call - we'll walk you through what a pilot looks like at a school similar to yours.
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Helpful Resources
Guide
Complete Setup Guide
Administrator proposal template, budget breakdown, and timeline.
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Evidence
Success Stories
Real outcomes from programs like yours.
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Contact
Schedule a Free Consultation
30-minute call with our team - no commitment, no sales pressure.
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For STEM Professionals
I want to judge or mentor students
Volunteer 3-5 hours as a judge, take on a mentee, or speak at a school event.
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Complete the application at volunteer.html - takes about 5 minutes to register your expertise and availability.
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Select your area of expertise - we match you to fairs and mentees that fit your background and schedule.
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Receive your assignment - a confirmation email with logistics, location, rubric, and what to expect on fair day.
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Review the judging criteria - available in your confirmation email and in the Teacher Resources section.
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Helpful Resources
Apply
Judge / Mentor Application
Register your expertise, background, and availability for fairs.
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Resources
Judging Rubrics and Criteria
Review evaluation criteria before the fair so you know what to look for.
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Contact
Questions? Email Us
fairgameinitiative@outlook.com - response within 48 hours.
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For Parents
I want to support my child's project
Understand how science fairs work and how to be genuinely helpful without crossing the line.
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Read the Research Guide overview together - understand what makes a good project so you can ask useful questions.
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Know the competition pathway - school to regional to state to ISEF. Planning ahead helps your child stay on track.
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Know your role - ask good questions, help with logistics, proofread. The research and conclusions must be your child's work.
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Find local opportunities - use State Resources to see competition timelines and registration windows in your area.
Open Research Guide →
Helpful Resources
Guide
Research Guide
What judges look for and how students should prepare at each stage.
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Directory
State Resources
Competition dates, registration links, and pathway info for your state.
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Help
Questions? Contact Us
We're happy to walk parents through the science fair process.
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For Partners and Sponsors
I want to partner with FairGame
Sponsor a school, provide employee judges, or enter a formal organizational partnership.
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Review sponsorship options - from school-level sponsorship to initiative-wide partnerships, every budget is welcome.
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Explore the corporate judge program - connect your STEM employees to students in a structured, low-commitment format.
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Schedule an introductory call to discuss impact goals, recognition, and how a partnership would work for your organization.
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Helpful Resources
Give
Donate / Sponsor
Fund a school program or sponsor a student's competition costs.
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Volunteer
Corporate Judge Program
Send STEM employees to judge at partner schools - counts toward volunteer hours.
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Impact
Success Stories
See the student outcomes your partnership makes possible.
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Annual Calendar

State science fair dates

Dates are approximate and may shift year to year. Always confirm with your state affiliate's official website.

State Competition Name Typical Dates (State Level) ISEF Affiliate? Official Site
ALAlabamaAlabama Science and Engineering FairMarchYesalabamasef.org
AKAlaskaAlaska Science and Engineering FairAprilYesaksef.org
AZArizonaArizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF)MarchYesazsef.org
ARArkansasArkansas State Science FairMarchYesarkansasscifair.org
CACaliforniaCalifornia Science and Engineering FairAprilYescsef.com
COColoradoColorado Science and Engineering FairAprilYescolosef.org
CTConnecticutConnecticut Science and Engineering FairAprilYescsef.uconn.edu
DEDelawareDelaware Valley Science FairsMarchYesdvsef.org
FLFloridaFlorida Science and Engineering FairMarchYesfsef.net
GAGeorgiaGeorgia Science and Engineering FairMarchYesgeorgiasef.org
HIHawaiiHawaii State Science and Engineering FairAprilYeshissef.org
IDIdahoIdaho Science and Engineering FairMarchYesidahose.org
ILIllinoisIllinois Junior Academy of ScienceAprilYesijas.org
INIndianaIndiana Science and Engineering FairMarchYesindianasef.org
IAIowaIowa Junior Science and Humanities SymposiumMarchYesjshs.org/iowa
KSKansasKansas State Science and Engineering FairAprilYeskssef.org
KYKentuckyKentucky Science and Engineering FairAprilYesksef.org
LALouisianaLouisiana Science and Engineering FairMarchYeslasef.org
MEMaineMaine Science and Engineering FairAprilYesmainesef.org
MDMarylandMaryland Science Olympiad / Regional ISEF FairsAprilYes (multiple)societyforscience.org
MAMassachusettsMassachusetts Science and Engineering FairMayYesmsef.net
MIMichiganMichigan Science and Engineering FairAprilYesmichigansef.org
MNMinnesotaMinnesota State Science and Engineering FairMarchYesmnssef.org
MSMississippiMississippi Science and Engineering FairMarchYesmssef.org
MOMissouriMissouri State Science and Engineering FairAprilYesmissourissef.org
MTMontanaMontana Science FairAprilYesmontanasciencefair.org
NENebraskaNebraska State Science FairAprilYesnebraskasef.unl.edu
NVNevadaNevada State Science and Engineering FairAprilYesnvsef.org
NHNew HampshireNew Hampshire Science and Engineering ExpoAprilYesnhsee.org
NJNew JerseyNew Jersey Science Olympiad / Regional FairsMarch-AprilYes (multiple)societyforscience.org
NMNew MexicoNew Mexico Science and Engineering FairAprilYesnmsef.org
NYNew YorkNew York State Science and Engineering FairMayYesnyssef.org
NCNorth CarolinaNorth Carolina Science and Engineering FairMarchYesncsef.org
NDNorth DakotaNorth Dakota Science and Engineering FairAprilYesndsef.org
OHOhioOhio Academy of Science State Science Day + BSEFMay (State Day); March (BSEF)Yes (multiple pathways)ohiosci.org
OKOklahomaOklahoma State Science and Engineering FairMarchYesossef.org
OROregonOregon Science and Engineering FairMarch-AprilYesosef.org
PAPennsylvaniaPennsylvania Junior Academy of ScienceAprilYes (PJAS)pjas.net
RIRhode IslandRhode Island Science and Engineering FairMarchYesrisef.org
SCSouth CarolinaSouth Carolina State Science and Engineering FairMarchYesscfair.org
SDSouth DakotaSouth Dakota Science and Engineering FairAprilYessdsef.org
TNTennesseeTennessee Science and Engineering FairMarchYestennesseesciencefair.org
TXTexasTexas Science and Engineering FairMarchYestsefairs.org
UTUtahUtah Science and Engineering FairMarchYesutahsef.org
VTVermontVermont Science and Engineering FairAprilYesvtsef.org
VAVirginiaVirginia State Science and Engineering FairAprilYesvssef.org
WAWashingtonWashington State Science and Engineering FairApril-MayYessciencefair-sea.org
WVWest VirginiaWest Virginia State Science and Engineering FairAprilYeswvsef.org
WIWisconsinWisconsin Science and Engineering FairAprilYeswisef.org
WYWyomingWyoming Science FairMarchYeswyomingacademyofscience.org
Dates are approximate. State science fair dates shift year to year. Always verify registration windows and fair dates with your state affiliate's official website. For state-specific pathways, district contacts, and registration info, visit the State Resources page or email us at fairgameinitiative@outlook.com.

Everything you need, one click away.

The four things people look for most often.

Teachers

Complete Setup Guide

Month-by-month timeline, templates, and checklists for running a school science fair.

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Students

Research Guide

Topic selection, experimental design, display boards, and presentation prep.

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All Roles

State Resources

Click your state to get the competition pathway, key dates, and affiliate contacts.

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STEM Professionals

Judge Application

Register to judge at a school, regional, or state fair. Takes 5 minutes.

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