Students and caregivers work together in developing a testable question to complete a science research project!
Students are filled with noticings and wonderings but often get stuck when translating passions into a testable question or engineering design problem. SARSEF will guide students and caregivers through planning an authentic research project where they’ll explore their passions to impact their community and showcase their work at a regional science fair.
Students leave ready to investigate their topic with a roadmap for their research journey or engineering design solution. Parents, caregivers and educators take away a better understanding of their supporting role in the process of student research.
A workshop to increase your ability to confidently and easily encourage authentic research opportunities in the classroom.
Are you engaged in supporting K-12 science and engineering research projects in a school setting? Are you a teacher or administrator and want to start or expand science fair participation at your school? Whether you are new to science and engineering fairs or a seasoned alumni, this workshop will increase your ability to confidently and easily encourage authentic research opportunities in the classroom.
Workshop topics include project basics, data visualization strategies, digital literacy, judging tips, inquiry-based learning ideas, and more!
Attendees will earn certificate for 4 hours of professional development from SARSEF.
Workshops will:
Address common teacher, student, and parent questions
Present important frameworks on how to support student research
Encourage student-centered 3-dimensional science teaching and learningIntegrate teaching Science Standards with real-world investigations
Give you the opportunity to network with other administrators and educators committed to integrating science and engineering practices into the classroom
Lunch and light refreshments will be served.
Prepare your students to participate in a regional science fair, presenting their research to local STEM professionals and gaining the confidence and encouragement to investigate the things they care about!
A workshop to increase your ability to confidently and easily encourage authentic research opportunities in the classroom.
Are you engaged in supporting K-12 science and engineering research projects in a school setting? Are you a teacher or administrator and want to start or expand science fair participation at your school? Whether you are new to science and engineering fairs or a seasoned alumni, this workshop will increase your ability to confidently and easily encourage authentic research opportunities in the classroom.
Workshop topics include
project basics
data visualization strategies
digital literacy
judging tips
inquiry-based learning ideas
Attendees will earn certificate for 3.5 hours of professional development from SARSEF.
Workshops will:
Address common teacher, student, and parent questions
Present important frameworks on how to support student research
Encourage student-centered 3-dimensional science teaching and learning
Integrate teaching Science Standards with real-world investigations
Give you the opportunity to network with other administrators and educators committed to integrating science and engineering practices into the classroom
Lunch and light refreshments will be served.
Prepare your students to participate in a regional science fair, presenting their research to local STEM professionals and gaining the confidence and encouragement to investigate the things they care about!
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This workshop is intended for for Fair Directors, educators, and administrators
When: August 29th, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Campus
Get ready to learn all about science fair with the annual SARSEF Fair Director’s Conference! Whether you are a new fair director or a seasoned educator, join us on August 29th to attend workshops and hands-on sessions aimed to prepare you for science fair participation and bringing research into your science classroom! Thank you to Broadcom Foundation for their generous support for these conferences.
Workshop topics include project basics, data visualization strategies, digital literacy, judging tips, inquiry-based learning ideas, and more!
Attend workshops addressing common teacher, student, and parent questions
Learn how to support student research
Encourage children noticing and wondering
Integrate teaching Science Standards with real-world investigations
Network with other administrators and educators committed to integrating science and engineering practices into the classroom
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Science Fair.
For Fair Directors, educators, and administrators
SARSEF’s annual Fair Director Conference is expanding this year with science and engineering fair partners throughout the state to offer conferences in three different locations to increase accessibility to educators, admins, and Fair Directors throughout Arizona. The Yuma County Science and Engineering Expo, AzSEF, and the Navajo County Education Service Agency are working to offer the conference in three locations throughout the state. Whether you are new to science and engineering fairs or a seasoned alum, connect with other educators and attend workshops that will increase your ability to confidently and easily encourage Science Fair participation at your school and support the next generation of scientists, engineers, and leaders!
Workshop topics include:
Project basics
Demystifying SRC
Data visualization strategies
Judging tips
Integrating state standards with real-world investigations
How best to support student research
Addressing common teacher, student, and parent questions
How to run a Science Fair at your school
Coding basics, using 21st century tools in research
How to get the most out of the Science Fair experience
and more!
Conference Details
The 2025 Fair Director Conference will be offered in three different locations. Each location will have unique speakers and sessions. Come to one or all three!
Where? Navajo County Instruction for Success, 294 W. Carlos Ave Holbrook, AZ
Cost?$25 per attendee All registration fees are being covered by generous donations, including support from Broadcom Foundation
The conference will consist of general sessions, networking, and breakout “elective” sessions. Attendees will receive the full list of electives and submit their choices as we get closer to the conference date. Lunch and light refreshments will be served! Space is limited – register now!
