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Science Fair

CESTEM

CESTEM proudly sponsors the Southeast Regional Science & Engineering Fair at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Please direct questions regarding the Southeast Regional Science & Engineering Fair to Gianna Geiss Feder at geissg@uncw.edu or (910) 962-3287.

For information on volunteer/judging opportunities, please contact Michelle Hafey at hafeym@uncw.edu or (910) 962-3168. 

Frequently Asked Questions

2027 Event Dates

Region 2 (Southeast) NC Science & Engineering Fair

Tentative Date: February 6

State Virtual Science & Engineering Fair: Tuesday, March 30 (Zoom)

State Science & Engineering Fair: Saturday, April 3 (NC State University)

Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF): 5/8-5/14 (Los Angeles, CA)

2027 Registration

Registration Deadline: TBD

Requirements: Submit forms & digital materials during registration in STEM Wizard. [Trifold back boards are required for the in-person fair.]

2027 Forms & Digital Materials

Required for All Projects

ALL Divisions Elementary & Junior Divisions Only Senior Division Only

Required for Some Projects

Some projects (ex: human subjects, vertebrate animals, PHBAs, continuation) may require additional forms. Please use the ISEF Rules Wizard before you begin your research to determine which forms you will need.

ISEF Rules Wizard

About the Region 2 (SE) NC Science & Engineering Fair

The Southeast Regional NC Science and Engineering Fair welcomes students from Sampson, Wayne, Craven, Pamlico, Jones, Onslow, Duplin, Carteret, Pender, New Hanover, and Brunswick counties. This event provides the opportunity for students in 3rd through 12th grades interested in STEM fields to research the topic of their choice and present their work at a competition with their fellow students. Students from our regional fair can advance to state and international competitions.