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Science Fair

Science Fair

CESTEM proudly sponsors the Southeast Regional Science & Engineering Fair with support from the Chancellor's Office at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Southeast Regional Science & Engineering Fair

Please direct questions regarding the Southeast Regional Science & Engineering Fair to cestem@uncw.edu or (910) 962-3287.

2023 NC Science and Engineering Fair Dates

  • Southeast Regional (Region 2) NC Science and Engineering Fair: February 11, 2023 - UNCW Campus, Watson College of Education
  • State Level Fair (Raleigh): March 24-25, 2023
  • Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Dallas, TX): May 13-19, 2023

2023 Science Fair Documents/Rules

In addition to preparing tri-fold back boards, students will submit digital project presentations (all divisions) and quad charts (senior division only) along with their completed ISEF forms. Digital materials will be due in STEM Wizard by January 23, 2023.

Project Presentation Guidelines & Templates (ALL Divisions):
Quad Chart Guidelines & Templates (SENIOR Division ONLY):
NC Official Abstract:
2023 ISEF Forms:
2023 Participant Signature Page:

Display Regulations:

Examples of abstracts, quad charts, and presentations from state fair projects can be found here.

2023 ISEF Rule Book:  https://www.societyforscience.org/isef/international-rules/
ISEF Rules Wizard: https://ruleswizard.societyforscience.org/
ISEF Display Rules: https://www.societyforscience.org/isef/international-rules/display-safety-rules/

IBEC Science Fair Academy Videos

The board of the Science Fair Academy (SFA), a student-run club at Isaac Bear Early College High School that operates primarily as a STEM/Science Fair/Olympiad mentoring club in New Hanover County, realized that there is need for Science & Engineering Fair support.

Under the leadership of Eleanor Meinhold (2020-2021 president) and Andres Valdiri (2021-2022 president), SFA wrote and filmed an eight-part video series that breaks down the Science & Engineering Fair process on a mentor-mentee level. The mentor brings up each step and works with the mentee to develop a project and answer questions, like how the SFA club operates.

The script was built from SFA members’ own experiences and mistakes as Science Fair competitors and mentors. They hope that the series will aid students' understanding of the requirements of the Science & Engineering Fair, the Scientific Method, and build confidence in students that they can do it. The videos serve as a resource for parents, teachers, and students as they embark on the amazing journey that is Science Fair.

Watch Videos

Read an article about this project in the Watson Chronicle.

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