INFORMATION SHEET – 2008 Indiana State Science and Engineering Fair

Please note this year’s program is being held in the Julian Science Center on the DePauw University campus, Greencastle, Indiana, and is a one day event taking place on Saturday, April 5, 2008. 

Registration
                Registration opens at 8:00 A.M. The schedule with other information about the State Fair is on the website www.sefi.org. The Annual Program will be distributed at registration. The regional fair director will pre-register you and your teacher/sponsor for the Hoosier Fair.

Student Participants

Research Exhibit Forms

Awards and Scholarships
                All students will be recognized and honored with a medallion during the Awards Ceremony. Placement awards will be given to the top three students Projects in the Life and Physical science project categories. Numerous special awards will also be presented along with the Foundation scholarships.

Judging
                There are two judging sessions when all students will be judged twice by an expert panel of judges. The judges will be top level scientists and engineers with previous science fair experiences, who will judge the project and the presentation while encouraging your research interests.

Luncheon
                A paid luncheon will be arranged for students and their sponsors/teachers. Please note that extra lunches will not be available and non-participants will need to buy their own lunch.  There is ample space for students and parents to sit together for lunch.

Feedback and Awards Program        The feedback session for students and teachers will be presented prior to the Awards Program. The feedback sessions are very helpful and all participants are encouraged to attend.

Housing
                Individuals requiring rooms on Friday evening, April 4, 2008 will need to make their own arrangements. The names and phone numbers of nearby motels are listed on the website driving directions page.