New Mexico Science & Engineering Fair

 

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STATE COMPETITION - April 4-5, 2008

New Mexico Science and Engineering Fair is an affiliate of the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and is bound by the rules governing that organization.  The ISEF Rules for Pre-College Research: Guidelines for Science & Engineering Fairs are available online, or from your Regional Director.  The fair is also a member of the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA).  Eligibility requirements established by the NMAA apply to all participants.  All participants must adhere to NMSEF Rules.

NMSEF is a non-profit program hosted by New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology (NMIMT), an equal opportunity institution.  Financial support for the Fair comes from New Mexico Tech, The State of New Mexico, registration fees, and donations from a number of foundations, as well as corporate and individual donors.  The expenses for the trips to the International Science and Engineering Fair of the four state finalists and their sponsors are paid for by the Albuquerque Journal. 

EXHIBITOR ELIGIBILITY

To qualify for the New Mexico Science and Engineering Fair (NMSEF), you must compete in one of the six regional science fairs and be selected to represent that fair at NMSEF. There is no minimum age limit; however, students who will have reached their 21st birthday before next May 1 are not eligible to participate. 

DIVISIONS AND CATEGORIES 

The fair is separated into two divisions. The Junior Division includes students in grades 6-9.  The Senior Division includes students in grades 9-12.  Each division is further divided into categories.  Categories are taken from the Intel ISEF list of established categories and subcategories.  Regional fairs may or may not choose to use all of these categories, dependent on the needs of their areas.  Please check with your regional fair for the appropriate category listings. 

Information for Students AND THEIR SPONSORS Prior to Beginning a Science Fair Project

• All appropriate forms must be submitted and approved by your Regional Fair Office before research can begin, please plan accordingly! 

• ISEF Rules for Pre-College Research: Guidelines for Science & Engineering Fairs are available online, or from your Regional Director.  
• All necessary forms are available online.  The ISEF Rules Wizard and ISEF Document Library are excellent resources to help students determine what forms and approvals are necessary before beginning a science fair project intended for competition. 

The following forms are required for ALL projects. After the Entry Form (including all pertinent forms) is completed, mail it, along with the necessary entry fee, to your Regional Fair Office before the entry form deadline.  Keep original signed copies of all forms.

• Form 1:  Checklist for Adult Sponsor
• Form 1A:  Research Plan and Research Plan Attachment
• Form 1B:  Approval Form
• Liability and Publicity Release
• Abstract

Certain projects  require additional forms.  Please refer to the ISEF Rules Wizard to determine what forms and approvals are necessary.

FUTURE FAIRS

• 2009 New Mexico Science & Engineering Fair - April 3-4, 2009