Why Do a Science Fair Project?

1. Enhance your college application – Students who compete and receive recognition in a science fair demonstrate a set of skills that sets them apart from other students during the college admission process.
2. Meet students and professionals with shared interests in many areas of science.
3. Win scholarships and other awards at all levels of science fair competitions.
4. Make your merit scholarship application stand out by competing in a science fair.
5. It’s fun!  Really!  You are discovering and experimenting with the unknown!
6. Learn a ton!  Not only about science… also project planning and time management skills, research skills, writing skills, presentation and communication skills.
7. Earn acknowledgment and recognition from peers and professional adults.
8. Go all the way and qualify for the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and win a free trip to San Jose, California and time off from school in May!

CJ Science Fair Coordinator - 2011-12

Mrs. Amanda Ooten, Rm. 222

Science Fair Dates

CJ Science Fair at CJ                                        Thursday, February 16, 2012 after school

Montgomery County Science Day at UD        Saturday, March 3, 2012 all day

West District Science Day at Central State    Saturday, March 17, 2012 all day

Ohio State Science Day at OSU                       Saturday, May 5, 2012

Valuable Resources to Help You

Useful Websites

To know which ISEF forms to complete, use the ISEF Rules Wizard: http://www.societyforscience.org/isef/students/wizard/
All forms area vailable at ISEF website: http://www.societyforscience.org/ISEF/document/index.asp
Science Fair Project Ideas, Answers, and Tools for Students: www.sciencebuddies.org
                                       including an excellent “Topic Selection Wizard”
 

Additional resources online:

www.cdli.ca/sciencefairs/

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/#                                        
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/fair.html 
http://www.ipl.org/kidspace/browse/mas6000

http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/

Professional Mentors/Sponsors

Through partnership with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), CJ alumni, and the CJ STEMM program, Mrs. Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator, will assist you in finding a local professional to serve as your project mentor and sponsor.  This individual will be someone who works, and has expertise, in a STEMM field related to your science fair topic.  Let Mrs. Draeger know if you are interested.  Email her at mdraeger@cjeagles.org or come see her in her office in the CIL, rm. 237.

WPAFB Scopes for Students Program
Borrow a computer-based digital storage oscilloscope (DSO) system to conduct scientific measurements.  http://edoutreach.wpafb.af.mil/ed_outreach/pages/scopes.html