The Intel International Science Engineering Fair is the annual culminating event for some 1100 finalists selected from affiliated regional fairs such as ours. Students gain the opportunity to discuss projects and topics of mutual interest with top scientists, engineers, and students. The affiliated fair pays registration fees, transportation, and housing. A Science Fair is a collection of exhibits conceived and prepared by students. Each exhibit shows an industrial development or a scientific principle or procedure.
Exhibits can come from all branches of pure or applied science and mathematics.
Science Fairs stimulate interest in science, engineering and mathematics. Fairs encourage a student to pursue higher education and enter science related fields. There are many other benefits to Science Fair participation beyond the technical skills students acquire. Students develop time management and organizational skills. A project involves the use of the library, designing and executing a scientific investigation if research is involved, and reporting on the results.