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Science & Engineering Fair

The mission of the Science & Engineering Fair is to encourage and celebrate scientific curiosity and innovative problem solving skills in Mendocino County's next generation of leaders.

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2025 Science Fair Award Recipients

Important Dates

Thank you to all students, teachers, volunteers, and community members who made the 2025 Mendocino County Science & Engineering Fair such a success!

We'll announce dates for the 2026 fair as soon as they're confirmed, so please check our website for updates in the coming months.

Logo Contest

Thank you to all the talented students who participated in our 2025 Logo Contest and to the teachers that mentored them. Congratulations to our winner, Isabella M. from Potter Valley Jr./Sr. High School!

We also want to recognize our top 10 finalists for their outstanding designs: Selene L., Instilling Goodness Developing Virtue Girls High School; Emma M., Arena Union Elementary; Takoda P., Willits Charter School; Erik V., Delilah D., Luke L., Bella R., Giuliana G., Rylee H., and Zylia G. from Potter Valley Jr./Sr. High. Special mention for Issac G.!

County Coordinators

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Dr. Maia Steward

Science Fair Coordinator

  • 707-467-5149
  • Mendosciencefair@mcoe.us
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Cymbre Thomas-Swett

Director - Learning and Enrichment

  • 707-467-5102
  • cthomasswett@mcoe.us