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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!
YUMA
When? Saturday, September 6, 2025 9:00am-2:00pm
Where? Mary E. Post Elementary, 400 W 5th St, Yuma, AZ 85364
TUCSON
When? Saturday, September 13, 2025 9:00am-2:00pm
Where? Community Foundation for Southern Arizona 5049 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711
HOLBROOK
When? Friday, September 19, 2025 9:00am-2:00pm
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!