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Alabama Alabama Water Environment Association 2

Alaska Alaska Water Wastewater Management Association 3

Arizona AZ Water Association 4

Arkansas Arkansas Water Environment Association 5

California California Water Environment Association 6

Colorado Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association 7

Connecticut New England Water Environment Association 8

Delaware Chesapeake Water Environment Association 9

District of Columbia Federal Water Quality Association 10

Florida Florida Water Environment Association 11

Georgia Georgia Association of Water Professionals 12

Hawaii Hawaii Water Environment Association 13

Idaho Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association 14

Illinois Illinois Water Environment Association 15

Indiana Indiana Water Environment Association 16

Iowa Iowa Water Pollution Control Association 17

Kansas Kansas Water Environment Association 18

Kentucky Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Association 19

Louisiana Louisiana Water Environment Association 20

Maine New England Water Environment Association 21

Maryland Chesapeake Water Environment Association 22

Massachusetts New England Water Environment Association 23

Michigan Michigan Water Environment Association 24

Minnesota Central States Water Environment Association 25

Mississippi Mississippi Water Environment Association 26

Missouri Missouri Water Environment Association 27

Montana Montana Water Environment Association 28

Nebraska Nebraska Water Environment Association 29

Nevada Nevada Water Environment Association 30

New Hampshire New England Water Environment Association 31

New Jersey New Jersey Water Environment Association 32

New Mexico Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association 33

New York New York Water Environment Association 34

North Carolina North Carolina Water Environment Association 35

North Dakota North Dakota Water Environment Association 36

Ohio Ohio Water Environment Association 37

Oklahoma Oklahoma Water Environment Association 38

Oregon Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association 39

Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Water Environment Association 40

Rhode Island New England Water Environment Association 41

South Carolina Water Environment Association of South Carolina 42

South Dakota South Dakota Water Environment Association 43

Tennessee Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Association 44

Texas Water Environment Association of Texas 45

Utah Water Environment Association of Utah 46

Vermont New England Water Environment Association 47

Virginia Virginia Water Environment Association 48

Washington Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association 49

West Virginia West Virginia Water Environment Association 50

Wisconsin Central States Water Environment Association 51

Wyoming Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association 52

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Alabama State Sponsor: Alabama’s Water Environment Association (AWEA) State Organizer: Alex Leslie, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment.

Alabama SJWP Competition Details: Teams of up to three participants are eligible to enter. Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If students do not participate in a science fair, other means will be instituted to conduct interviews if needed. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.

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Alaska State Sponsor: Alaska Water Wastewater Management Association (AWWMA) State Organizer: Melissa Harrower or Angie Monteleone, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment.

Alaska SJWP Competition Details:

Teams are eligible to enter, however only one member of the team must be selected to represent the team at the National Competition if selected as the state winner. The winning project will be selected by AWWMA’s SJWP judging committee prior to our annual statewide conference April 30-May 4 in Anchorage. The winner will be notified in advance of an announcement at the conference, and will be invited to attend to the awards luncheon during the conference to accept the award if possible. Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate. *************************Alaska was the 2009 SJWP National Competition Host *************************



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Arizona State Sponsor: AZ Water Association (AZ Water) State Organizer: Daniela Panfil, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment.

▪ Presentation of the SJWP AZ state winner award during the AZ Water annual conference in May.

Arizona SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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Arkansas State Sponsor: Arkansas Water Environment Association (AWEA) State Organizer: Tiffany Mallard, [email protected]

Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment. Arkansas SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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California State Sponsor: California Water Environment Association (CWEA) State Organizer: Michael Rosenberg, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment. ▪ Complimentary CWEA one-year student membership.

▪ $250 cash prize and an invitation to speak at CWEA’s Annual conference the following year.

▪ Winning paper published in CWEA’s Wastewater Professional.

California SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged through research paper review and interviews at the California All-State Science Fair. Other interviews of candidates will be conducted as needed. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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Colorado State Sponsor: Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association (RMWEA) State Organizer: Anni Santos Walsh, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards:

▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment. ▪ The Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association will present $400 1st place Junior and Senior

levels and $200 cash awards for 2nd place Junior and Senior levels per state.

Colorado SJWP Competition Details: Colorado SJWP candidates are typically chosen through research paper review and interviews at the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair held in April. Regional certificates will be given out at science fairs to projects deemed eligible. All students receiving a certificate are encouraged to apply online for the Colorado State SJWP Competition. RMWEA will select the state prize from the online applicants and may conduct phone interviews with the top candidates. One student/team will then be awarded the state prize and the opportunity to attend the national competition. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate. .



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Connecticut State Sponsor: New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) State Organizer: Teri Demers, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF and NEWEA student

membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment Connecticut SJWP Competition Details: The Connecticut State Science Fair is a regular participant in the SJWP competition. Award certificates and two prizes will be given out at this fair. The Science Horizons Regional Fair has also participated in the SJWP competition. If you have a project in this fair, please call the Fair Director to confirm SJWP certificates will be awarded at this fair. All students receiving a certificate are encouraged to apply online for the Connecticut State SJWP Competition. NEWEA will select finalists for the state prize from the online applicants and will conduct interviews with the top candidates. One student will then be awarded the state prize and the opportunity to attend the national competition. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate. .



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Delaware State Sponsor: Chesapeake Water Environment Association (CWEA) State Organizer: Mathew Roder, P.E., [email protected]

Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018.

Awards:


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Delaware SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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District of Columbia State Sponsor: Federal Water Quality Association (FWQA) State Organizer: Mathew Roder, P.E., [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The District’s winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The District’s winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The District’s winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment District of Columbia SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at science fairs. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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Florida State Sponsor: Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA) State Organizer: Collier Frank Wyche, [email protected]


Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership.

▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water environment.

▪ The winner will receive a $200 cash award. Two runner-ups will receive $100 cash awards. The

awards will be presented at a Florida Water Environment Association event.

▪ The winning paper will be published in the Florida Water Resources Journal. Florida SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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Georgia State Sponsor: Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) State Organizer: Angela Bond, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment. Georgia SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by GWEF member representatives and will include BOTH research paper review and interviews held at the 2015 GA ISEF State Fair AND projects submitted online at www.sjwp.org . ALL research papers must be submitted online at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. A final winner will be selected from all papers submitted online in combination with any interviews held at the GA ISEF Fair in Athens, GA. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate. The final GA SJWP winner will be announced once all papers have been reviewed after the April 15, 2018 deadline has passed. For more details email [email protected] or [email protected]







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Hawaii State Sponsor: Hawaii Water Environment Association (HWEA) State Organizer: Jayson Tasaka, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment . Hawaii SJWP Competition Details: The HWEA sends volunteer judges to select district science fairs consisting of the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools, Leeward, Windward, Maui, and the state science fair (all ISEF). From the pool of district winners, the judges then select a state winner to represent Hawaii at the national level. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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Idaho State Sponsor: Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association (PNCWA) State Organizer: Catherine Chertudi, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018.

Awards:

▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership.

▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student contribution to the water environment.

▪ The state winner will receive $100 award from PNCWA, and an invitation to the annual PNCWA conference.

▪ Abstracts and biographies will be published in the association magazine. Idaho SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If no ISEF fairs are held in Idaho, research papers will be used for the selection of the state winner. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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Illinois State Sponsor: Illinois Water Environment Association (IWEA) State Organizer: Charles Corley, [email protected] Norman Rose, [email protected]

Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018 Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

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▪ The state winner will receive an invitation to display project at the annual Illinois Water Environment Association Annual Conference.

Illinois SJWP Competition Details: ISEF Fair Participants: Projects will be judged by research paper review and online submissions. State Science Fair winners are awarded cash prizes and are given Associate memberships in IWEA. Illinois Water Environment Association, POB 337, West Chicago, IL 60186-0337 If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate. **************************Illinois was the 2011 SJWP National Competition Host ***************************




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Indiana State Sponsor: Indiana Water Environment Association (IWEA) State Organizer: Bob Roudebush, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment

▪ Indiana winner will be invited to the IWEA Annual Conference

▪ Write-up in IWEA publications

Indiana SJWP Competition Details: IWEA sends volunteers to various Regional Science Fairs throughout the State to select Regional Award winners and encourage students to submit their projects for the State Competition. The State winner is selected based on a review of submitted research papers. Students do not need to be Regional winners to be eligible for the State Competition. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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Iowa State Sponsor: Iowa Water Environment Association (IAWEA) State Organizer: Laurie Twitchell, [email protected]


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▪ IWEA provides $500 – SJWP Winner $100 – Junior Level Winner Iowa SJWP Competition Details: "The IAWEA will have judges at the two ISEF regional science fairs in Iowa, the Western Iowa Science and Engineering Fair in Sheldon, Iowa and the Eastern Iowa Science and Engineering Fair in Cedar Rapids. A regional winner may be identified at each fair based on a review of the project and interviews. Judges will also be present at the State Science and Engineering Fair of Iowa in Ames, where a state winner will be identified through reviews and interviews similar to the regional fairs. In order to qualify for the state Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) winner, a research paper must be submitted to WEF by the appropriate state deadline and formatted according to WEF guidelines. A student's research paper shall be the basis for selecting the state SJWP winner. This is different to years past. The state SJWP winner will not necessarily be the state winner, but may be a home-schooled student, regional or state winner. The state SJWP winner will be the student with the best research paper and will be sponsored to the national SJWP competition along with the student's teacher."

If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate. -



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Kansas State Sponsor: Kansas Water Environment Association (KWEA) State Organizer: Becky Lewis, [email protected]


Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment

▪ Invitation to KWEA annual conference Kansas SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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Kentucky State Sponsor: Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Association (KY-TN WEA) State Organizer: Robert Bates, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018.

Awards:


environment Kentucky SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.


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Louisiana State Sponsor: Louisiana Water Environment Association (LWEA) State Organizer: Aimee Killeen, [email protected]


Awards:


environment Louisiana SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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Maine State Sponsor: New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) State Organizer: Teri Demers, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF and NEWEA student


environment Maine SJWP Competition Details: The Maine Science and Technology Fair is scheduled after the SJWP deadlines and has not participated in the SJWP competition. We encourage you to contact us if you have another science fair or student project for us to consider. Any student who has completed an eligible project may submit their research paper online at www.sjwp.org for consideration for the Maine State SJWP Competition by April 15, 2018. NEWEA will select finalists for the state prize from the online applicants and will conduct interviews with the top candidates. One student will then be awarded the state prize and the opportunity to attend the national competition. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.




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Maryland State Sponsor: Chesapeake Water Environment Association (CWEA) State Organizer: Mathew Roder, P.E., [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018.

Awards:


environment Maryland SJWP Competition Details: The best project at each regional fair will be judged by interviews at ISEF fairs and papers by those students will be eligible for the Maryland SJWP competition, which will be judged by research paper review. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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Massachusetts State Sponsor: New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) State Organizer: Teri Demers, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF and NEWEA student


environment Massachusetts SJWP Competition Details: Massachusetts SJWP candidates are typically chosen through the Massachusetts Regional Science Fairs; however, not all regions have participated. If you have a project in one of these fairs, please call the fair director to confirm that judging for the SJWP competition will be conducted. If you would like us to consider another science fair or student project, please contact the state organizer for more information. Certificates will be given out at science fairs to projects deemed eligible. All students receiving a certificate are encouraged to apply online for the Massachusetts State SJWP Competition. If you feel you have a qualifying project, even if you have not received a certificate, you are eligible to submit your project online by April 15, 2018, for consideration of the state prize. NEWEA will select finalists for the state prize from the online applicants and will conduct interviews with the top candidates. One student will then be awarded the state prize and the opportunity to attend the national competition. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate. ********************Massachusetts was the 2012 SJWP National Competition Host *******************



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Michigan State Sponsor: Michigan Water Environment Association (MWEA) State Organizer: Colin Glenn McCorkle, [email protected]


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Michigan SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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Minnesota State Sponsor: Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA) – Minnesota Chapter

State Organizer: Hasibul Hasan, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018.

Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership, and a

one-year CSWEA student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment.

▪ The state winners will receive a one-year student membership to Central States Water Environment Association.

▪ In addition to the state winners, the runner up and second runner up will receive a certificate from

Central States Water Environment Association recognizing their contribution to water environment research

Minnesota SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review. Research papers are expected to follow the “National Paper Guidelines” as found on the WEF SJWP web page. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.


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Mississippi State Sponsor: Mississippi Water Environment Association (MWEA) State Organizer: Sam Hardin, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018.

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▪ The state winner(s) will receive cash prize.

▪ Invitation to MWEA annual conference luncheon for state winner and 3 guests. Mississippi SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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Missouri State Sponsor: Missouri Water Environment Association (MWEA) State Organizer: Gary Davis, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment Missouri SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). Regional Science Fair Directors nominate a candidate for the state SJWP competition. MWEA selects the state SJWP winner and nominates that person for the national competition. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate. *************************Missouri was the 2010 SJWP National Competition Host *************************



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Montana State Sponsor: Montana Water Environment Association (MWEA) State Organizer: Kristi Kline, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

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▪ A cash award from Montana Water Environment Association will be presented to those student projects selected as the SJWP Regional winner at each of the Montana Regional Science Fairs held in Great Falls, Havre, Butte, Billings and Missoula

Montana SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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Nebraska State Sponsor: Nebraska Water Environment Association (NWEA) State Organizer: Brittany Travers, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment. Nebraska SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.


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Nevada State Sponsor: Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA)

State Organizer: Terri Svetich, [email protected]


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Nevada SJWP Competition Details:

Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If a junior high project is determined to be the best water-related project, the student and his/her parent will be sponsored to the national competition as an observer.

If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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New Hampshire State Sponsor: New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) State Organizer: Teri Demers, [email protected] . Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF and NEWEA student


environment. New Hampshire SJWP Competition Details: New Hampshire does not have a state science fair program that is currently participating in the SJWP competition. If you would like us to consider a particular science fair or student project, please contact the state organizer. Despite the lack of a science fair program, any student who has completed an eligible project may submit their research paper online at www.sjwp.org for the New Hampshire State SJWP Competition by April 15, 2018. NEWEA will select finalists for the state prize from the online applicants and will conduct interviews with the top candidates. One student will then be awarded the state prize and the opportunity to attend the national competition. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.




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New Jersey State Sponsor: New Jersey Water Environment Association (NJWEA) State Organizer: Tom G. Meholic, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018.

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▪ For 5 regional high school winners, the NJWEA offers each of them a cash award of $500.00, an engraved plaque, and an invitation to their families, teachers and them to an official award presentation at the Student Session of our NJWEA Annual Conference in May.

New Jersey SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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New Mexico State Sponsor: Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association (RMWEA) State Organizer: Anni Santos Walsh, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards:


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▪ The Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association will present $400 1st place Junior and Senior levels and $200 cash awards for 2nd place Junior and Senior levels per state.

New Mexico SJWP Competition Details: New Mexico SJWP candidates are typically chosen through research paper review and interviews at the New Mexico Science and Engineering Fair held in April. Regional certificates will be given out at science fairs to projects deemed eligible. All students receiving a certificate are encouraged to apply online for the New Mexico State SJWP Competition. If you feel you have a qualifying project, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15 for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate. RMWEA will select the state prize from the online applicants and may conduct phone interviews with the top candidates. One student will then be awarded the state prize and the opportunity to attend the national competition. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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New York State Sponsor: New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) State Organizer: Jonathan Hoffman, [email protected]

Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards:


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▪ The state winner will be given an invitation to the NYWEA Winter Conference New York SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at ISEF fairs, including most regional fairs and the state fair. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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North Carolina State Sponsor: North Carolina Water Environment Association (NCWEA) State Organizer: David Wagoner, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment.

▪ The state winner will receive an invitation to the NC AWWA-WEA Annual Conference to present their research at the poster presentations.

North Carolina SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fair (ISEF) events or other qualifying science competitions. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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North Dakota State Sponsor: North Dakota Water Environment Association (NDWEA) State Organizer: Wei Lin, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment. North Dakota SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at the North Dakota State Science and Engineering Fair (NDSSEF). If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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Ohio State Sponsor: Ohio Water Environment Association (OWEA) State Organizer: Megan Borror, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment.

▪ Invitation to OWEA Annual Conference Ohio SJWP Competition Details: Candidates are typically chosen through the Regional Science Fairs and online submissions. Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at ISEF fairs. OWEA will notify all competitors of the results. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.


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Oklahoma State Sponsor: Oklahoma Water Environment Association (OWEA) State Organizer: Debbie Smith, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment. Oklahoma SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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Oregon State Sponsor: Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association (PNCWA) State Organizer: Catherine Chertudi, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment.

▪ The winner(s) will receive a $100 award and an invitation to annual PNCWA conference. Oregon SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate. *************************Oregon was the 2013 SJWP National Competition Host ***************************



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Pennsylvania State Sponsor: Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA)

State Organizer: Carl E. Janson, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment. Pennsylvania SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at selected international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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Rhode Island State Sponsor: New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) State Organizer: Teri Demers, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF and NEWEA student


environment. Rhode Island SJWP Competition Details: The Rhode Island Science and Engineering Fair has participated in the SJWP competition. If you have a project in this fair, please call the Fair Director to confirm if judging for the SJWP competition will be conducted. If you would like us to consider another science fair or student project, please contact us for more information. Certificates will be given out at science fairs to projects deemed eligible. All students receiving a certificate are encouraged to apply online for the Rhode Island State SJWP Competition. If you feel you have a qualifying project, even if you have not received a certificate, you are eligible to submit your project online by April 15, 2018 for consideration for the state prize. NEWEA will select finalists for the state prize from the online applicants and will conduct interviews with the top candidates. One student will then be awarded the state prize and the opportunity to attend the national competition. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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South Carolina

State Sponsor: Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) State Organizer: Devon Beaty, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment. South Carolina SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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South Dakota State Sponsor: South Dakota Water Environment Association (SDWEA) State Organizer: Dr. Chris Schmit, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment.

South Dakota SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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Tennessee State Sponsor: Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Association (KY-TN WEA)

State Organizer: Kristi Schnell, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment. Tennessee SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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Texas State Sponsor: Water Environment Association of Texas (WEAT) State Organizer: Keval Satra, [email protected] or Rene Hurtado, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment.

▪ State winner will receive a frame for the certificate and a cash prize from WEAT. Texas SJWP Competition Details: Texas SJWP candidates are chosen through the Texas Regional ISEF Science Fairs. While most Regional ISEF Fairs participate, a few do not. If you have a project in one of these fairs, please call the Fair Director to confirm if judging for the SJWP competition will be conducted. If you would like us to consider another science fair or student project, please contact us for more information. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.




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Utah State Sponsor: Water Environment Association of Utah (WEAU) State Organizer: Ken Burgener, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment. Utah SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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Vermont State Sponsor: New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) State Organizer: Teri Demers, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF and NEWEA student


environment. Vermont SJWP Competition Details: The Green Mountain Water Environment Association typically sends volunteer judges to the Vermont State Science & Math Fair to judge for the SJWP. If you would like us to consider another science fair or student project, please contact us for more information. Certificates will be given out at the science fair to projects deemed eligible for the Vermont State SJWP Competition. All students receiving a certificate are encouraged to apply online for the State Competition. If you feel you have a qualifying project, even if you have not received a certificate, you are eligible to submit your project online by April 15, 2018 for consideration for the state prize. NEWEA will select finalists for the state prize from the online applicants and will conduct interviews with the top candidates. One student will then be awarded the state prize and the opportunity to attend the national competition. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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Virginia State Sponsor: Virginia Water Environment Association (VWEA) State Organizer: Angie Weatherhead, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition.

▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. . ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment.

▪ Regional monetary awards are awarded at science fairs judged by VWEA volunteers. $150 for 1st place; $75 for 2nd place.

Virginia SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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Washington State Sponsor: Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association (PNCWA) State Organizer: Catherine Chertudi, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment.

▪ The state winner will receive a $100 award and an invitation to the PNCWA annual conference.

Washington SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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West Virginia State Sponsor: West Virginia Water Environment Association (WVWEA) State Organizer: Shelley Porter; [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment.

▪ The state winner(s) will be given an invitation to the WVWEA annual conference awards banquet at Canaan Valley Resort State Park held in May.

West Virginia SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review and interviews at international science and engineering fairs (ISEF). If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.


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Wisconsin State Sponsor: Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA) State Organizer: Hiroko Yoshida, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards: ▪ The state winner will receive a trip to the national competition. ▪ The state winner will receive an SJWP state medal and a one-year WEF student membership. ▪ The state winner(s) will receive a certificate recognizing the student’s contribution to the water

environment.

Wisconsin SJWP Competition Details: Projects will be judged by research paper review. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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Wyoming State Sponsor: Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association (RMWEA) State Organizer: Anni Santos Walsh, [email protected] Deadline: Submit research paper at www.sjwp.org by April 15, 2018. Awards:


environment. ▪ The Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association will present $400 and $200 cash awards per

state. Wyoming SJWP Competition Details: Wyoming SJWP candidates are typically chosen through research paper review and interviews at the Wyoming Science and Engineering Fair. Regional certificates will be given out at science fairs to projects deemed eligible. All students receiving a certificate are encouraged to apply online for the Wyoming State SJWP Competition. If you feel you have a qualifying project, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15 for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate. RMWEA will select the state prize from the online applicants and may conduct phone interviews with the top candidates. One student will then be awarded the state prize and the opportunity to attend the national competition. If you feel you have a qualifying project, regardless of whether you participate in a science fair, you are also eligible to submit your project online by April 15, for consideration for the state prize even if you have not received a regional certificate.



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