Science Fair

Southeast Regional Science & Engineering Fair

CESTEM proudly sponsors the Southeast Regional Science & Engineering Fair with support from the Chancellor's Office at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Please direct questions regarding the Southeast Regional Science & Engineering Fair to cestem@uncw.edu or 910-962-3287.

Inspiring Innovation in Student Research: Join the North Carolina Science Fair Foundation (NCSFF) for a virtual workshop this summer! 

Who: Teachers in grades 3-12 who plan their school’s science fair, are new to the science fair process, are looking for a more organized approach, and/or are interested in learning how to assist students in topic selection, time management and presentation of projects. 

Where: Virtual 

When: August 3rd & 5th, 2021 – 8 AM to 12 PM 

Cost: Free 

The following topics will be discussed during the workshop: 

  • How to foster and guide scientific and engineering research in the classroom. 
  • How to initiate, manage, and evaluate student science and engineering research projects. 
  • You will be guided through the steps in planning a school or district science & engineering fair.

Registration assumes that you will attend both sessions.  A certificate for 1 CEU will be awarded to those who participate in all virtual sessions and submit complete associated work.  

Click here to register.

Curious By Nature - 2021 NC Science Fair Documentary

"With the help of filmmaker Alicia Carter, 'Curious by Nature' takes us on the journey of four students as they compete in the 2021 North Carolina State Science and Engineering Fair during COVID-19. Along the way, we experience firsthand the power of today’s youth to drive meaningful change for the planet and to uplift communities through their curiosity for change. Watch to get inspired."

2021 NC Science and Engineering Fair

The North Carolina Science Fair Foundation is proud to present the first ever Virtual NC Science and Engineering Fair! Join us from the comfort of your home. This event is open to the public and will include a series of live speakers throughout the day on each competition day! You do not need to be a competitor to join us for our speaker series and to explore projects from each grade level! Detailed schedules and links will be provided as the competition dates approach!

NC State Science & Engineering Fair Dates:

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Judges Needed for the 2021 NC Science and Engineering Virtual Fair!

Click here to register as a judge during the days of the 2021 NCSEF Virtual! The link will take you to the NCSEF STEM Wizard page. Once there, go to the “Registration” link at the top of the page and then select “Judge”. Competition dates are: March 27- Senior Division, April 17- Junior Division, & April 24 - Elementary Division. Sign up for a single date or join us for several!

Volunteers Needed for the 2021 NC Science and Engineering Virtual Fair!

Click here to register as a volunteer during the days of the 2021 NCSEF Virtual! The link will take you to the NCSEF STEM Wizard page. Once there, go to the “Registration” link at the top of the page and then select “Volunteer”. Competition dates are: March 27- Senior Division, April 17- Junior Division, & April 24 - Elementary Division. Sign up for a single date or join us for several!

2021 Region 2 Award Ceremony

Congratulations to all participants of the 2021 Region 2 NC Science and Engineering Fair!

Click here to view the Award Ceremony on the CESTEM YouTube Channel.

2021 Allotment Requests

Fee per Project: $15.00 (Limited financial assistance may be available to those who have a financial barrier to paying the registration fee for the regional competition.)

2021 Virtual Science Fair Additional Forms

To protect the health and safety of our students, the NC Science and Engineering Fair is going virtual!  Students will create a Presentation and Quad Chart to share their project.  More details on this year's virtual science and engineering fair can be found in the 2021 Frequently Asked Questions.

Project Presentation Templates & Guidelines:
Quad Chart Templates & Guidelines:

2021 NCSEF is Going Virtual!

At the September 15th NC Science Fair Foundation Board of Directors Meeting, it was decided that the 2020-2021 NC Science and Engineering Fair, at both the regional and state level, will be conducted virtually for all three divisions, Elementary (grades 3-5), Junior (grade 6-8), and Senior (grades 9-12). 

The NC Science Fair offered three “office hour sessions” this fall for educators. The purpose of these sessions was to create a space for teachers supporting students in scientific inquiry and engineering design to have a conversation about how to offer this support as the school environment continues to shift. They are appropriate for both those who have historically participated, as well as those who are interested in learning more about supporting student research.  

We realize that due to the pandemic, county competitions may not occur. Please note that students who wish to participate in the regional NCSEF may advance from either your local school system’s fair or they may advance directly from their school or classroom level competition to the regional competition. 

If you were not able to attend office hours, you can use this overview video of the research process and timeline to get you started.  Additionally, you are welcome to reach out to the fair director for your region or Judy Day, the Statewide Fair Director of NCSEF at director@ncsciencefair.org.