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Science Fair Questions
- Do students need to be in front of their project for the public viewing time?
- Do we need to be there the entire day?
- How do I enter the county fair?
- How do I know if my student is eligible for the state competition?
- Is there a dress code?
- My student made a project and is scheduled to interview, but we can’t make it. What should we do?
- What do I do with the student packet I receive on the day of the fair?
- When do I pick up my project?
- When is the last day to register?
- Where can I find my interview time?
- Will there be drinks and snacks?
- Will there be things to do while waiting for the interviews and awards ceremony?
Do students need to be in front of their project for the public viewing time?
It is highly recommended that students stand in front of their projects for at least 20 minutes of the viewing time, which will be designated in their packet.
Do we need to be there the entire day?
No.
You need to have your project fully set up between 8:30-9:15 am, then you need to be standing in front of your project 5 minutes before your interview starts, and the awards ceremony is optional but strongly encouraged.
This year there will be activities outside throughout the day and college tours. Students who complete all the activities get prizes as well.
Families traveling from greater distances can request a later start time on the registration form.
How do I enter the county fair?
Please register through the link on the website and fill out the parent consent and publicity release forms and upload them to the registration form. If you are having trouble with the form, email them to Mendosciencefair@mcoe.us or give the forms to your coordinator.
How do I know if my student is eligible for the state competition?
The awards for the 10 recipients who will move on to the state competition will be announced at the awards ceremony. Anyone not in attendance will be contacted by MCOE the following week.
Is there a dress code?
There is NO formal dress code. You are welcome to wear whatever you think is appropriate for the weather.
My student made a project and is scheduled to interview, but we can’t make it. What should we do?
What do I do with the student packet I receive on the day of the fair?
This packet contains paper rubrics for the judges. Please make sure the rubrics are in the right category for your project and give them to the judges at your interview. The certificate is yours to keep. The program will give you the day’s schedule and any other necessary information.
When do I pick up my project?
Please take your project with you at the end of the awards ceremony or during public viewing if you are not staying for the awards ceremony. Any projects left behind will be thrown away.
When is the last day to register?
Registration opens on January 31st. The last day to register is February 28th.
Where can I find my interview time?
You will receive your interview time in your packet that you receive on the day of the fair. If you need to know your interview times in advance, you can ask your coordinator 2 days in advance of the fair.
Will there be drinks and snacks?
YES! This year there will be food and snacks available to purchase!
Will there be things to do while waiting for the interviews and awards ceremony?
YES! The STEAM Expo will be going on outside with lots of activities AND college tours throughout the day!