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Dr. Nelson Ying Tri Region Science and Engineering Fair
Fair in a Box
A free tool to engage the community so students can explore future careersin Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics – STEM!
Dr. Nelson Ying Tri Region Science & Engineering Fair
Contents
Part 1: IntroductionYour partner, the Ying TRSEFWhy do a science fair?
Part 2: The Starter Version: Poster fairsCommunity PartnersWhat you needHow you “make it happen”Who’s there to help?
Part 3: Science Fairs with experimentsEngaging students: Archimedes InitiativeScience BuddiesInternational science fair network
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First, what is theYing TRSEF?
The Dr. Nelson Ying Tri Region Science and Engineering Fair is affiliated with regional and national fairs around the world. We serve 24 counties in Western New York, the North Country and the Southern Tier.
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The Ying TRSEF accepts individuals or teams
as Poster Presenters or Researchers.
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Every student meets with judges, competes for awards,
and shares in our amazing two-day Science Fest!
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Junior Level (Grades 5-8)Research students judged by grade
Senior Level (Grades 9-12)Research students judged by category
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Saturday’s Science Fest is an adventure for everyone!
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Don’t miss the Rube Goldberg Machine College Contest … crazy designs and great people!
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Naming Sponsor Dr. Ying also awards two $1000 scholarships
at the Ying Scholar Finals!
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Our International Fair
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair The granddaddy of all high school science competitions, ISEF gathers 1600 students from 59 countries to celebrate STEM achievements, and compete for millions in awards.
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But why should WE do a science fair?
Because students discover talents through self-directed hands-on experience.
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Because science fairs provide an easy and inexpensive tool
to engage the community in STEM education.
MaxMan Reptile Rescue came in to celebrate the YIng TRSEF at its Science Fest
Why do a science fair?
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Why do a science fair?
Because math and science become REAL and IMPORTANT
when used to figure out answers to one’s own questions.
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Why do a science fair?
Because judges’ questions and their careful listening
validate students’ work & dreams.
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Thoughts …
Starting a science fair is NOT a cookie-cutter process. Do you want a:
1. Poster fair so kids think about STEM topics not in the curriculum?
2. Noncompetitive science fair with experiments & parent interviews?
3. Competitive science fair with actual judging? Don’t be nervous … these are doable, too!
Let’s look at options!
Part 2: The Starter VersionPart 3: Competitive Fairs
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More thoughts …
Don’t be suckered in by vague memories of baking soda volcanoes in your past. Science fairs today are far more interesting even at the poster level!
Visit www.YingTRSEF.org and click on our YouTube video “A Piece of the Puzzle.”
Get a sense of the ultimate destination – the international fair – in their You Tube highlights video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtRehvXxEQw