Longs Peak Science and Engineering Fair
Longs Peak Science and Engineering Fair (LPSEF) will hold its 36th annual fair on March 10, 2008. LPSEF is a regional fair affiliated with the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). This allows LPSEF to receive many awards that are available only to affiliated fairs. In addition, we are able to send up to three senior projects to the ISEF. These projects can include up to one group project and up to two individual projects.
Important Note: for paperwork guidelines for LPSEF and Colorado Science and Engineering Fair go to www.csef.colostate.edu/ISEF_Paperwork_guidelines.htm
Schedule/Important Information for the LPSEF
IMPORTANT DATES and DEADLINES
October 1, 2007 : ALL local fairs must register their SRC and IRB with the regional fair. If you are unable to create these committees you may use the LPSEF's committees. To obtain a SRC/IRB registration packet please visit LPSEF's website ( http://mast.unco.edu/science_fair/ ).
December 15, 2007 : Critical ISEF (International Science and Engineering Fair) forms are due to fair director. Critical ISEF forms are necessary when a project involves vertebrates, humans, DNA, tissues, pathogenic or controlled substances. These forms must be typed. Handwritten forms will not be accepted.
January 14, 2008 : Critical ISEF forms returned with SRC comments (unless you need them prior to your local fair).
February 19, 2008 : LPSEF registration forms of all ISEF forms are due to fair director (available on LPSEF website http://mast.unco.edu/science_fair/ ). All forms must be typed, not hand-written.
Registration Form (doc - pdf)
-Abstract Form
Individual or Team Must Use This Form, Not ISEF Abstract Form.
March 10, 2008 : Registration and Project setup from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. at the University of Northern Colorado UC Ballroom. Longs Peak Science and Engineering Fair (LPSEF) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Projects open to the public 6-7:30 p.m. Awards will be presented 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Contact me if you would like me to come discuss any aspect of the fair with you or your colleagues.
LPSEF is an affiliated fair of the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). We are allowed to send up to two individuals and one group project to the ISEF. One group project from LPSEF attended 2005 ISEF in Phoenix , AZ.
There are two divisions: Junior for 6 - 8 th grades and Senior for 9 th - 12 th grades.
Categories for these divisions are:
• Animal Sciences
• Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Chemistry
• Earth & Space Science
• Medicine and Health
• Microbiology
• Physics
• Plant Sciences
• Energy & Transportation
• Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Mathematics & Computer Sciences
Projects may be either Individual or Group (2 or 3 students on the same project)
Group projects will be counted the same as individual projects for those going onto state. There is a limit of one group project going to the ISEF
If you require a rule book, call or e-mail me. Rule book information is also available by going to the LPSEF web site ( http://mast.unco.edu/science_fair/ ) and clicking on the link to ISEF. I look forward to working with you this coming year.
Lori Ball
Director, Longs Peak Science and Engineering Fair
Mathematics and Science Teaching Institute (campus box 123 )
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley , CO 80639
(970) 351-2976
(970) 351-1269 fax
e-mail address: lori.ball@unco.edu
Web address for LPSEF: http://mast.unco.edu/science_fair/
The website is updated as dates change and more information comes in. Please check in frequently.
Longs Peak Science and Engineering Fair Agenda
Location : Second floor of the University Center on the campus of the University of Northern Colorado. University Center is located in Greeley between 10th and 11th avenue and 22nd street and 20th street.
Agenda
| Time |
Activity |
| 7-9am |
Project Setup |
| 9-10am |
Judging without students |
| 10am-12pm |
Judging with students |
| 12-1pm |
Lunch |
| 1-2pm |
Final judging with students |
| 2-6pm |
Free time |
| 6-7:30 pm |
Open to the Public |
| 7:30-9pm |
Awards (see what is available) |
April 10 -12, 2008: CSU - Ft. Collins Colorado Science and Engineering Fair
May 11-16, 2008 : Atlanta, GA International Science and Engineering Fair
LPSEF is an affiliated fair of the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). We are allowed to send up to two individuals and one group project on to the ISEF. Teachers and students from the LPSEF attended the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) last year. They may be willing to visit your school to give a presentation on their projects or on what it was like to attend the ISEF.
Categories will be :
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Biochemistry
Botany
Chemistry
Computer Science
Earth Science
Engineering
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Medicine and Health
Microbiology
Physics
Space Science
Zoology
Group projects will be considered as any category and therefore there will be no limits on group projects going to state. There is a limit of one group project going to the ISEF.
Science Fair Project Books
The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects by Julianne B. Bochinski, John Wiley and Sons, $14.95
100 First-Prize Make-It-Yourself Science Fair Projects by Glen Vecchione, Sterling Publications, $13.95
Janice Van Cleave's Guide to More of the Best Science Fair Projects by Janice Pratt VanCleave, John Wiley and Sons, $14.95
Science Fair Central - supported by the Discovery Channel
The Ultimate Science Fair Resource - has a list of ideas in the Idea Bank
If you wish further information, such as a rule book, please contact Sue Kamal at:
- Office telephone - leave voice mail if not there: 970.351.2976
- Fax: 970.351.1269
- E-mail: lori.ball@unco.edu
- Mail address:
Lori Ball, Director of LPSEF
Mathematics and Science Teaching Institute
Campus Box 123
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO 80639
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