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Fair Registration Complete

Applications for the fair should now be complete. You can still log in an print out the MSEF form, check-in and check-out letter if you have not already done so. Bring a copy of these to the fair if you accidentally mailed them in. Check the List of Events for fair dates and times. Project set up at Rider University is Sunday, March 14 from noon to 5pm. Anyone is allowed to set up your project we recommend that students do this.

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Elementary Registration Ends March 8

Applications for grades 4 and 5 (Elementary Division) should be completed before March 9th. You will need to bring the application and check-in letter to setup your project on Sunday the 14th. You will need the check-out letter to pick up your project on Thursday the 18th. You DO NOT have to mail in your application.

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Reprint Check-in/out Letters if dates are wrong

Sorry. I had the dates setup incorrectly if you printed your check-in/out letters before 2-26-010. The dates listed below should be on these forms. If not, please log in and reprint them. Thanks.

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Site Fixed, Add Abstracts, Mail In Apps by Mar. 1

We have made some changes to fix some problems with the website. In particular, saving an abstract was a problem. Likewise, displaying the Mercer Science and Engineering Fair application for printing was not working properly. All these issues and more have been addressed so please finish up your applications if you were having problems. Junior and Senior division participants need to mail a copy of their applications. Don't forget to keep a copy too. Elementary division paticipants DO NOT mail in applications. They bring their applications to the fair.

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Time to Register for 2010 Fair

Did you know it is a good idea to sign up for the science fair before you begin your experments? Even if you didn't, it is a good idea not to wait till the last minute to complete your online registration. Check out our online registration information for more details on how to do this. You will need to register online by the due date (see our events list for dates) and Junior and Senior division particpants will need to mail in their printed and signed applications as well.

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Accepting Email For New Account Registration

If you have signed up for an account on this site and have note received a response email or have been unable to log into this site then please read the rest of this article.

When you sign up for an account on this site your should immediately receive an email message acknowledging the request. The email has a link to complete the process. If you did not receive this email then try logging in using the name and password you provided.

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Fall Introduction Meeting for 2010 Fair

The Fall Introduction Meeting for 2010 Fair is set for Thursday October 15, 2009 at 7pm. It will be held at Villa Victoria Academy's (376 West Upper Ferry Road. Ewing. New Jersey. 08628) cafeteria and is open to all teachers, students in grades 9 through 12, any parents. This year we will be concentrating on providing information about the fair including judging.

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Sponsor The Fair

Our sponsorship letter (PDF version) and fair brochure (914Kbyte PDF file) provides a more detailed overview of the fair and how contributions are used to cover the cost of the Fair and to send the grand prize winner to compete at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.

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Online Registration Ready for 2010 Fair

The online registration system for the 2010 Mercer Science and Engineering Fair is now operational. To get started just sign up for an account and create and application. This can be done BEFORE you start your project. Teachers should also sign up for an account to manage or enter applications for their students. This is a new system and should be easier to use than our older system so any feedback is welcome. Online help for the registration system is available now.

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Changes for 2010 Mercer Science and Engineering Fair

Welcome to the new website for the Mercer Science and Engineering Fair. We are revamping this for a number of reasons including a more interactive registration system that is now up and running. Sign up for a new account if you are a teacher or student.

This is a summary of some of the changes for the 2010 fair:

Elementary Division

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ISEF 2009

John Wu and Swetha Chandrasekar represented the Mercer Science and Engineering Fair at this year's Intel International Science and Engineering Fair held in Reno, NV along over 1500 students from around the world. This year we had a winner at ISEF.  John Wu, with his project Is this parking ticket warranted? took 4th place in the Computer Science category.

We would like to congratulate John and Swetha and look forward to seeing them and you at out 2010 Mercer Science and Engineering Fair this coming March. Stay tuned for details this fall.

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Want To Be A Judge?

Looking to help out with the Mercer Science and Engineering Fair? We might be able to use your expertise as a judge. If so then send an email note to Bob Bushar, our judge coordinator.

Judges should have at least a bachelors degree and/or work experience in a scientific or engineering field. Judges will judge projects within their area of expertise although it might be wider than you might think.

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About The Website Book

The Website Overview book in the library provides details about using this website. Check it out if you have questions about how to find things on this site.

More information about the Mercer Science and Engineering Fair can be found at the MSEF group page or the About the Mercer Science and Engineering Fair book.

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Online Registration Not Available Yet

Stay tuned. We are revamping out online registration system. The process will be the same as before the the interface will be different. Hopefully it will be easier.

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School Outreach Program

The Mercer Science and Engineering Club is pleased to announce the creation of the School Outreach Program. The purpose of this program is to support and encourage schools to help their students participate in the annual Mercer Science and Engineering Fair.

The School Outreach Committee is chaired by Steve Gahr and Robert Nachbar. They, along with other members of the committee, will be targeting Senior Division schools this year. Please contact them if you have questions, comments, recommendations, etc.

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