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Yadira Chavelas
Administrator
ychavelas@rcoe.us
(951) 826-6570
Alyssa Juarez
Events Technician
ajuarez@rcoe.us
(951) 826-6613
Madelynn Knust
Events Technician
mknust@rcoe.us
(951) 826-6376
Science and Engineering Fair
The Science and Engineering Fair is a competition of science and engineering projects designed, developed, and displayed by students in grades 4 through 12.
Participants share their creative abilities, knowledge, and interests with other students. Experienced judges critique the projects for qualities including scientific method, content, clarity of presentation, and originality. The Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair is affiliated with the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).
Within Riverside County, the competition begins at the school level, with winners advancing to an affiliate fair competition, then to the county level. Riverside County winners advance to the California State Science and Engineering Fair. Select participants may also advance to the ISEF competition and the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge competition.
Important Dates:
| Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | Science and Engineering Fair Affiliate Coordinators Meeting Zoom l 4:00 p.m. |
| Monday, February 3, 2025 |
Registration Materials Deadline Includes: District Summary Sheet and zFair account creation
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| Monday, February 10, 2025 | Projects due in zFairs |
| Friday, February 28, 2025 | Science and Engineering Fair Project Set-up and Judging 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Riverside Convention Center (3637 Fifth St., Riverside, CA) |
| Saturday, March 1, 2025 | Science and Engineering Fair Public Viewing l 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony l 12:00 p.m. Riverside Convention Center (3637 Fifth St., Riverside, CA) |
| TBD | California Science & Engineering Fair TBD |
| May 10-16, 2025 | International Science and Engineering Fair Columbus, Ohio |
2024-2025 Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair Handbook
For information regarding the 2024-2025 competition, please contact Yadira Chavelas
2024 Competition Highlights
Press Release: Riverside County Students Earn Gold Medals, Advance to State, National, and International Science Fairs
Awards Ceremony Photo Gallery and Program
The Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair is affiliated with the International Science and Engineering Fair and the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge.
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