SARSEF Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Fair Week: March 4 – March 11, 2023
Every year, PreK-12th grade students from across Southern Arizona participate in a SARSEF-affiliated fair, conducting research projects to be considered as a representative of their school at the SARSEF Regional Fair, a week-long competition and celebration of their achievements.
Around 2,000 projects compete at the SARSEF Regional Fair, and over $100,000 in prizes, trips, and scholarships are awarded, thanks to community support. Top high school students move on to international levels of competition.
How it works
Getting started
- Schools determine their level of participation
- Schools may sign up for free educational outreach
- Participants choose a type of project
Before the SARSEF Regional Fair
- Participating schools hold their own science fair
- Projects are selected for the SARSEF Regional Fair
- Projects are registered for the SARSEF Regional Fair
SARSEF Regional Fair Week
- Students are celebrated at Opening Ceremonies
- Projects are evaluated on Judging Days
- Awards Ceremonies are held
Benefits of participation
Creating a research project and participating in the SARSEF Regional Science and Engineering Fair yields many valuable benefits to teachers, schools, students, and parents.
To teachers and schools
- Excellent PR for your school
- Meets the Arizona state science standards
- Free programs and professional development to support your efforts
To students
- Develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Unlocks opportunities networking with STEM professionals
- Tons of scholarships and prizes
To parents
- Develops your child’s project management and presentation skills
- Inspires your child’s curiosity
- Creates opportunity for more involvement in your child’s education