THIS YEAR'S FAIR DATES ARE MARCH 31 - APRIL 2, 2009!
What grades are eligible to enter what part of the Fair?
Elementary Division (non-competitive) - Grades 3-5
Junior Division (competitive) - Grades 6-8
Senior Division (competitive) - Grades 9-12
Avoid the most common mistakes and pitfalls when completing Science Fair forms! Help is available at the Common Errors page. Need more help? Tips about what forms you need to complete and under what circumstances can be found at the Fair Tips page.
ENTRY DEADLINE: March 6, 2009!
The deadline for the submission of all entries to the Regional Fair is Friday, March 6, 2009. All entries must include the entry cover sheet (one per project only), Adult Sponsor Checklist, Form 1A & 1B (one per student), and any other necessary forms required by the project. Use the ISEF RULE WIZARD to determine whether you have completed all the appropriate forms. All prior approvals must be completed prior to the student beginning his or her research. There will be a late charge of $25 for each entry postmarked after March 6, 2009.
HELP!!
If you are having difficulty getting started, are new at doing student research projects and science fairs, or just need a little moral support - OSEF is here to help you! We have individuals who are eager to come to your aid in whatever way we can help. We can give full class presentations, come to your school and work with you one on one, or simply provide guidance and answer questions over the telephone. We are never more than a telephone call, FAX, or E-mail away. Here are some numbers for your reference:
Michelle Norgren, Director
OSEF Office: (417) 836-5053
FAX: 417-836-6979
E-mail: MichelleNorgren@missouristate.edu
INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB)
A very important group of individuals at your school is your Institutional Review Board. This is a group of at least three (3) people: an administrator, a science teacher other than yourself, and a medical professional. These individuals have the responsibility to approve all projects which involve the use of human subjects, prior to the start of research. If the project involves the observation of human behavior, then the medical professional must be a psychiatrist or a psychologist. Because many of you do not have an individual at your school that fits these qualifications, we have solicited the aide of several professionals in the area to serve as your IRB member in this capacity. If you are in need of their help, please contact:
Dr. Matthew Fanetti - 417-836-6842
Dr. Fanetti will see that you are provided with a qualified individual to review the project in advance of the start of the research.
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