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There have been some significant changes to the application process.

  • ALL students who participated previously MUST apply for pre-approval and file a Form 7 with their applications. The SRC will determine if their project qualifies as a “continuation project” or not.
  • Minimum requirements for all project types have been updated for the 2026 fair, including minimum requirements for machine learning/AI projects. 
  • ALL participants must document their process and results in a project notebook or logbook, which must be brought on both Check-in Day and Judging Day.

Speak Your Science: Oral Presentation Workshop Feb 26th 6:30pm

Speak Your Science: Oral Presentation Workshop was on February 26, 2026 (6:30–7:30 p.m., via Zoom). This workshop was part of our student-led pilot program designed for first-time STEM fair participants, this session offered guidance to help newcomers feel confident and prepared. Slide presentation is available here.

Focused specifically on oral presentation skills for Judging Day at the Synopsys Championship, students learned how to clearly explain their research, structure a concise presentation, highlight key findings, and respond confidently to judges’ questions. Participants also heard practical advice from experienced student researchers to build the communication skills needed to present with clarity and confidence. The workshop also featured a speaker panel of successful fair alumni who have won at ISEF; they shared their experiences, offered insights on what sets strong presentations apart, and participated in a live Q&A session with attendees.

Beyond “It Worked!” Webinar : Data Analysis and Abstract Writing Jan 29 6:30pm

Science fairs aren’t just about cool projects—they’re about thinking like a scientist. In every strong project, there’s a clear problem or claim, a procedure that tests it, and data that backs it up. Slide presentation is available here.

They broke down how to collect and analyze data so your results actually mean something, not just “it worked” or “it didn’t.” They saw how graphs, patterns, and evidence help you prove your claim—or revise it.

They also demystified the abstract: the short summary judges read first. Think of it as the trailer for your project—what you tested, how you tested it, and what you discovered—all in a few powerful sentences.

By the end, they knew how to turn their experiment into a clear, convincing science story.

Teacher Workshop for 2025-2026

Sponsoring teachers are expected to understand and abide by fair rules. This year’s Teacher Workshop video and slide presentation is available here.

Virtual Student Clinics: Saturday, Nov 1 at 11am and 1pm

Two virtual Question and Answer sessions were held—one on “How to Start a Project” on Nov 1st at 11:00am and another one that focused on “Engineering Research Projects” was held on Nov 1st at 1:00pm.

We recommend that teachers, students, and sponsors (including those supervising PSPs – privately sponsored projects) attend the session that best suits your needs to ask questions and get guidance. The Engineering Research Project clinic (slide presentation can be found here) focused on an introductory overview of engineering-oriented research project design, proposal preparation, Minimum Quality Requirements, aspects requiring SRC pre-approval, tips for project success and a Q&A. The How to Start a Project clinic (slide presentation can be found here) was designed to guide students through the creative process of developing and refining their own innovative project ideas.

Scientific Integrity Webinar

On September 25, the Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) webinar series offered a session on Scientific Integrity. Relevant and open to ALL student science competition entrants and educators, Society staff hosted a conversation centered on the moral and ethical responsibilities of student researchers in an age of misinformation and technological advancement. With practical tips for young scientists and adult supporters alike, this is one session you don’t want to miss.

See recorded webinar here. 

The Society for Science has partnered with Rise

Rise is a program that finds promising young people and provides them with opportunities that allow them to work together to serve others, by providing resources like including higher education scholarships and a global network. If you are interested in applying to this program, click HERE.

Field of Study Reminder

As a reminder, students may not do any health-related project that involves diagnosis or treatment without supervision of a doctor.

Student Clinics & Teacher Workshops (Past & Present)

The Synopsys Outreach Foundation has links to resources for students and parents as well as teachers.

The Society for Science has posted Research @ Home to help support student research outside the traditional laboratory environment.