Regional Science Fairs

Find out who the regional fair director is for your area and when next year's regional science fair will be held.

ISEF Paperwork Guidelines

Find information on the rules surrounding the four sensitive areas of research (Human Subjects, Controlled Substances, Vertebrate Animals, and Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents) as well as paperwork needed for all types of projects and those involving Hazardous Substances and/or Devices.

Institutional Review Board

Find information on what constitutes an Institutional Review Board (IRB) and what their function is at a school and a Research Institute.

Scientific Review Committee

Find information on what constitutes a Scientific Review Committee (SRC)and what their function is at a school, regional science fair, state science fair, or international science fair. Also find the previous years' CSEF SRC report for ways to avoid mistakes made in the past.

Display & Safety Guidelines

Find information on what is allowed and not allowed at a student's display at an ISEF affiliated science fair (including CSEF).

CSEF Publications

CSEF produces a variety of publications for student and teacher use. The CSEF Adult Sponsor Guidebook includes key people descriptions, information on guiding student research projects, working within the ISEF rules, recommended resources and CSEF information. The 2008 CSEF Finalist Handbook includes of the necessary forms and information for students who have qualified to compete at the CSEF. The 2007 CSEF Program includes all of the Finalists' project information, and CSEF program information for the days of the science fair. The 2007 CSEF Awards Ceremony Program includes information on the organizations that provide the special awards.

CSEF Teacher of the Year Award

Nominate a fellow teacher for the Teacher of the Year Award. Deadline for nominations is March 1, 2008.

Resources

Find information on many outstanding book and internet resources that might help you and your students to complete a science fair project and/or do many hands-on inquiry investigations.

The Colorado Science and Engineering Fair Presentation is a Powerpoint document that may be used with students or adult sponsors in reviewing the ISEF rules.

The Science Fair Idea Slide Show is a Powerpoint document that may be used with students or adult sponsors to generate ideas about what makes a good science fair research project. Created by Doug Steward of Monte Vista High School.

2008 CSEF Adult Survey

Please give us your feedback regarding the 2008 CSEF held at Colorado State University April 10, 11, & 12. Your input is essential in making each year's state science fair better than the previous year.