Fair Director Conferences
- Educators
- Fall
- One-day conference
At the start of the school year, SARSEF hosts gatherings of administrators, science fair directors, and educators to discuss authentic research opportunities in the classroom and school science fairs.
Increase your ability to confidently and easily encourage science fair participation
At the Fair Director Conferences, attend workshops and hands-on sessions aimed to prepare you for science fair participation and bringing research into your classroom.
Keep up with the evolving science fair landscape
Workshop topics include demystifying SRC, project basics, data visualization strategies, digital literacy and coding, judging tips, integrating authentic research projects into a variety of subjects, and more!
Fair Director Conference events
2026 Partner Locations and Dates
SARSEF partners with local schools, districts, and organizations throughout Arizona to bring workshops to a variety of locations every fall.
These sessions are co-facilitated with other organizations. For a listing of SARSEF Fair Director Conferences, see the event listings above.
Cochise College, Sierra Vista, AZ
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
Cochise College, Room BUS-720, 901 Colombo Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
This workshop is for any PK-12 educators, administrators, and science fair directors wanting to learn how to build authentic inquiry-led cross-disciplinary STEM research opportunities for students.
YES! Fair and SARSEF are holding a workshop to increase your ability to confidently and easily encourage authentic research opportunities in the classroom in Cochise County.
Attendees will earn a certificate for 2.5 hours of professional development. Dinner will be provided.
Willcox Theater and Arts Complex, Willcox, AZ
Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 4:00-6:30
Willcox Theater and Arts Complex, 134 N Railroad Ave, Willcox, AZ 85644
This workshop is for any PK-12 educators, administrators, and science fair directors wanting to learn how to build authentic inquiry-led cross-disciplinary STEM research opportunities for students.
YES! Fair and SARSEF are holding a workshop to increase your ability to confidently and easily encourage authentic research opportunities in the classroom in Cochise County.
Attendees will earn a certificate for 2.5 hours of professional development. Dinner will be served.
Yuma, AZ
Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Mary Elizabeth Post, 400 W. 5th Street, Yuma, AZ.
This workshop is for any PK-12 educators, administrators, parents, and non-traditional educators.
Yuma County Science and Engineering Expo and SARSEF are holding a workshop to increase your ability to confidently and easily encourage authentic research opportunities in the classroom in Yuma County.