2016 Changes from last year

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  1. Synopsys Championship is on Wednesday / Thursday this year  (March 16 / 17, 2016).
  2. Four project Categories this year with 15 Fields of Study now available.
  3. Projects will be judged with projects of the same or similar fields of study in groups of about 10. See page 3 of the handbook for details.
  4. There is a new, expanded definition of RRI projects to cover all projects at the high school level (grades 9–12) mentored by a professional research scientist/engineer or paid mentor. See page 3.
  5. ‘Product testing’ type projects may be done only by middle school students (grades 6–8 only).
  6. Additional SRC review dates available – submission for the earlier dates encouraged.
  7. Several different SRC reviewers will be sending out email notes to teachers/students whose applications need further attention. Please respond by email to the specific Sender of the SRC email which you receive.