Science & Engineering Fair Info & Registration

Cumberland Plateau Regional Science & Engineering Fair
An Affiliate of the International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) Organization

Need Help Getting Started on Your School's Fair?

The Cumberland Plateau Regional Fair can offer assistance with access to rules, guidelines, and forms. Educators can request judges for in-school fairs so your award winning and honorable mention students will be ready to compete in the 60th Annual Cumberland Plateau Regional Science & Engineering Fair, hosted by Tennessee Tech’s Millard Oakley STEM Center on March 22, 2014.

Information & Assistance
Contact Christina Hatley, 931-372-6598 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Quick Reference Timeline & Deadlines 2013-2014

NEW 2013-2014 TIMELINE IN DEVELOPMENT - COMING SOON...

  • OCTOBER - JANUARY:
    • Schools may contact Gail Gentry, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , at the Oakley STEM Center to request a consultation visit from regional science fair representatives. Visits upon request only; not mandatory.
  • NOVEMBER - EARLY MARCH:
    • In-school fairs throughout 16 county region
    • After your school's fair, teachers may assist award-winning students in registering for the regional fair and/or provide those students and parent/guardians access to the science and engineering fair website and registration information.
  • DECEMBER 1 - REGISTRATION OPEN
  • MARCH 1: Research Approval Deadline
    • Institutional Review Board (IRB) / Scientific Review Committee (SRC) Research Approval Signature Deadline (must be approved prior to beginning research)
  • MARCH 18:
    • REGISTRATION CLOSES: Please have your school's fair no later than Friday, March 14th in order for your students to register no later than Monday, March 17th.
    • If, due to scheduling, your school is unable to meet those deadlines, please contact the Oakley STEM Center.
  • SATURDAY, MARCH 22:
    • Exhibitor Check In: 7am-9am / Opening of Fair 9am-10am / Judging of Exhibits: 10:30am-2pm / Exhibits Open to Public: 2-4pm / Awards Ceremony: 4-5pm

 

ISEF Rules & Guidelines, Board Presentation Review, Abstract Development, Judging Rubrics, and More
Power Points, PDFs and Web Links

Prepare For Your School’s Fair

  • Review the 2013 ISEF Rules, Guidelines and Required Forms
  • Review Board Presentation and Abstract Development
  • Start talking about the fair with your students and planning for the research projects (i.e. selecting a topic, creating a research plan, finding supplies and materials, etc.).
  • Review the Regional Fair Judging Rubrics (PDFs); the criteria outlined in the rubrics (Individual and Team) will be used to judge projects in March.
  • All students should submit a detailed research outline for teacher review/approval prior to beginning any studies.
  • The research outline develops into the project abstract: 50-word abstract for Intermediate Division (4th-6th); 
100-word abstract for Junior (7th-9th) & Senior Divisions (10th-12th) explaining the research process.
  • CROSS-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITY: Consider science, math, language arts and art teachers partnering on science and engineering fair projects at their grade level (i.e. research, outlines, vocabulary, drafting/writing outlines/abstracts, preparing a presentation board [design, measurement, composition, etc.]).

2013 Educator Information for Regional Fair

2013 ISEF Resources

Contacts for Cumberland Plateau Regional Science & Engineering Fair

  • Dr. Peter Li, Director Cumberland Plateau Regional Science & Engineering Fair, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Christina Hatley, Oakley STEM Center Administrative Associate, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
    • Information, Resources, IRB and SRC Approval Liaison, and Registration Assistance
  • Gail Gentry, Oakley STEM Center Outreach Coordinator, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
    • School Site Visit Consults and Judge Requests

     

    Required Forms & Research Approvals
    NO RESEARCH PROJECT SHOULD START BEFORE PROJECT REVIEW, APPROVALS AND SIGNATURES.

    REQUIRED FORMS: Very Important for In-School Fairs & Regional Fair

    • Be Prepared with Required Research Forms

    • Before students start any research, the necessary forms must be approved and signed by the appropriate individuals 
(i.e. Adult Sponsor, Institutional Review Board (IRB) and/or Scientific Review Committee (SRC) members on human or animal research, etc.).

    Research on Human and Vertebrate/Invertebrate Subjects (REQUIRED FORMS)
    
Institutional Review Board (IRB) & Scientific Review Committee (SRC) Approvals

    NOTE: PRIOR TO STARTING RESEARCH ALL PARTICIPANTS, REGARDLESS OF DIVISION, MUST COMPLETE FORMS FOR PROJECTS INVOLVING LIVING or PREVIOUSLY LIVING ENTITIES.

    • If using human subjects in research, complete Form 4;
      must be signed by a member of the IRB committee prior to starting research.
    • If using vertebrate animals in research, complete Forms 5A/5B;
      must be signed by a member of the SRC committee prior to starting research.
    • For other specialized research forms, please visit the ISEF Document Library to access PDF documents of the necessary forms.

    IRB / SRC Committee for Project Review & Approval Signatures

    • Please send all Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Scientific Review Committee (SRC) questions and requests for approval to Christina Hatley, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 931-372-6598.

      • When submitting student's project ideas for approval, you MUST include the following

        • The student's name, school, teacher's name, and teacher's email address (in order to send the approval forms to the apppropriate individual);
        • The appropriate forms: 4 or 5A or 5B or 6A or 6B
        • The student's research plan
        • The intended category (biological, chemical, engineering, or physical)
        • The intended division (intermediate, junior, or senior)

      • After assembling the required information listed above, SUBMIT using one of the three options outlined below:

        • Email scanned versions of the documents to Christina Hatley, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

        • OR, fax the information to Christina at 931-372-3517.
        • OR, hand-deliver a copy of your packet to the Oakley STEM Center (155 W. 7th St., Cookeville)

    • NOTE: Schools have the option of creating a local IRB / SRC review group of a minimum of three (3) members.
      • Schools must submit the list of member's names and email addresses to the regional fair.
      • Please send to Christina Hatley, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

    REQUIRED FORMS: All Divisions | Bring These Forms to Check-In on Saturday, March 22

    Find all basic and specialized forms online with the ISEF Document Library (click link to access ISEF PDFs).

    • Form 1: 2013 Checklist for Adult Sponsor / Safety Plan Assessment Form
    • Form 1A: 2013 Student Checklist / Research Plan
    • Form 1B: 2013 Approval Form
    • TEAMS: Each team member of a two-person team must complete form 1B; a team may submit a single copies of Form 1 & 1A.
    • Paper copies of these forms MUST accompany projects when your school's award winners and honorable mention students check-in, set-up and display their work on Friday, March 22, 2013.

    When Registering for the Fair: Submit Research Abstract Online

    • 50-word Research Abstract / Intermediate Division (4th - 6th)
    • 100-word Research Abstract / Junior (7th - 9th) and Senior (10th - 12th)
    • Abstracts are submitted through an Online Abstract Submission Form (see Registration Tab above)

     

    Request Judges for Your School's Science & Engineering Fair
    A minimum of 15 business days (3 weeks) prior to your fair.

    Request Judge(s) for In-School Fairs November - February

    • If you would like to request judges for your schools science and engineering fair, please complete the Online Judges Request Form (see below) a minimum of 15 business days prior to the date of your fair in order to coordinate judge requests/visits.
      Questions?
      Contact Gail Gentry, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
    • Have your school's fair between November 2012 and early March 2013; no later than Friday, March 15.
    • Registration CLOSES Monday, March 18, 2013

    Need a Judge?
    Complete Online Request Form

     

    Information for Students & Parent/Guardians
    For information and assistance, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 931-372-6598.

    Get Ready for the Regional Science & Engineering Fair...

    If your child won an award or received honorable mention during their school's science and engineering fair, or if their school did not host a fair, your child is eligible to compete in the Cumberland Plateau Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

    • Please review the guidelines and information for participating at the regional level available on "clickable" tabs at the top of this page:

      • Educators/Schools
        Questions?
        Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 931-372-6598.
      • Educator Resources
      • Required Forms/Approvals
      • Registration

    TTU Photo / Video Release Request Form (optional)

    • The Regional Science and Engineering Fair takes photos and video during the annual fair.
    • We request permission to use your/your child's likeness in future promotions for the fair.
    • Please complete:

    Registration EXTENDED TO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 @ NOON
    Fees, Online Registration Information, and Abstract Requirements

    REGISTRATION GUIDE

    Registration Fees: $10 Per Individual Project | $20 Per Two Person Team Project

    • Students/Parent Guardians complete the Online Registration through the Oakley STEM Center's MarketPlace "store."
      Questions?
      Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 931-372-6598.
    • Teachers may assist in registration.
    • The $10 registration fee is waived for students eligible for free or reduced lunch program at school.
    • Teachers will verify eligibility.

    MarketPlace Online Store

    • Accepts Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express

    Registration Promotional Codes & Payment Options

    • If a registering student qualifies for free or reduced lunch at school, enter LUNCH as the promtional code to waive the registration fee.
    • If a school is paying for students' registration fees, enter SCHOOL as the promo code.
      • Schools make payment arrangements with This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (i.e. invoice, purchase order, etc.).
    • If you prefer to remit by check, enter MAIL as the promo code.
      • Make check payable to: Tennessee Tech University
      • Mail to: Oakley STEM Center, Science & Engineering Fair, TTU Box 5112, Cookeville, TN 38505

    Don't Have Access To A Computer?

    • If you don't have access to a computer for Online MarketPlace Registration and Research Abstract Submission, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 931-372-6598.

    REGISTER ONLINE HERE WITH MARKETPLACE

    • REGISTRATION CLOSED

      • If you need to register a 2-person team, each team member must register individually.
    • An email confirmation of your registration will be sent to the email address provided on the online form.

    Research Abstract Requirements for Registration | Online Submission Form
    Intermediate, Junior & Senior Divisions

    • 50-word Research Abstract: Intermediate Division (4th-6th)
    • 100-word Research Abstract: Junior Division (7th-9th) and Senior Division (10th-12th)
    • Competitors MUST SUBMIT their Research Abstract via the Online Form when registering for the fair.

    • CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR RESEARCH ABSTRACT

    TTU Photo / Video Release Request Form (optional)

    • The Regional Science and Engineering Fair takes photos and video during the annual fair.
    • We request permission to use your/your child's likeness in future promotions for the fair.
    • Please complete: