The first Student Clinic is
Sept 27 at Oak Grove High School, San Jose.
More details to follow!
What is the Science Fair Process?
Checkout the ISEF website page entitled Student Science Fair Checklist for a step by step process for participation in the Science Fair Process.
Does your student have a SCIENCE PROJECT or
an ENGINEERING PROJECT?
A Science Project investigates the effects of changes or answers the question “Why?” An Engineering Project solves a need or problem and includes measurements of success. A Product Testing Project: tests and compares similar items for measurable endpoints (Grades 6 -9 only).
Check out the different types of projects--
SCIENCE PROJECT Link or
ENGINEERING PROJECT Link
Engineering Design Workshop (Online slide show - great resource!)
Minimum Quality Standards for each type of project must be observed.
Exciting High School Opportunities
Best Science Fair Book
The directors of the Synopsys Championship recommend the following book for parents, teachers, and students. It's the best science-fair book we've ever seen.
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