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2011 Science Fair Registration Open

The online registration system is ready for new applications. The latest ISEF forms are now accessible as well. We will be having a few changes in the Precerfication process. Precerfication is to help Junior and Senior Division students make sure their experiments are allowed under ISEF rules. Projects that do not follow the rules WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Make sure this does not happen to you. Note, not all projects require precerfication. In general, projects requiring precertification deal with biological, human or hazardous materials.

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Preparing For The 2011 Science Fair

Online registration is currently disabled, but you can start on your project for the March 2011 Mercer Science and Engineering Fair. You should download the 2011 ISEF forms and rules from the Society for Science & the Public document library. The links in the online applications have changed, so use this one. These forms are required for Junior (grades 6-8) and Senior (grades 9-12) divisions.

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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 an 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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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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My Science Fair Project

This is a quick overview of how to do a science fair project for a competition like the Mercer Science and Engineering Fair. In fact, since you are reading this on our website you are likely interested in participating in the fair. Hopefully this article will give you a good idea of what is involved. Also check out the ISEF site for additional information and recommendations.

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Student Resources

This book contains information that will be useful to students looking for project ideas as well as how to create presentations. If you have ideas or links that should be added please let us know. Likewise for questions. We will be updating this area on a regular basis so check back if you want more information.

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Who can enter the Mercer Science and Engineering Fair?

Students in grades 4-12 that attend school or are home schooled in Mercer County, NJ can participate in the annual Mercer Science and Engineering Fair (MSEF).

Students in grades 4 and 5 compete in the Elementary Division. Students in grades 6-8 compete in the Junior Division and students in grades 9-12 compete in the Senior Division.

Students in the Senior can compete in only one ISEF affiliated fair in the same academic year. They can compete in MSEF and any non-ISEF affiliated fairs in the same academic year.

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