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SOUTHERN COLORADO

REGIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR

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MARCH 3rd and 5th, 2026

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bit.ly/SOCOSTEMFAIR

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Southern Colorado Regional Science and Engineering Fair

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Southern Colorado Regional Science and Engineering Fair

Logistics

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When: March 3-5, 2026

Where: CSU-Pueblo, Occhiato Student Center Ballroom

Event Details: Tuesday, March 3rd - Judge interviews

Thursday, March 5th - Open house & Awards ceremony

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bit.ly/SOCOScienceFairs

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Who can participate?

Middle and High School, Grades 6-12

  • No more than 20 projects per school (not grade level specific) can participate at Regionals.
    • In the past the limit has been 8 projects but we want to encourage students to register early and go through the process on MySciFair.com
  • Students will have the opportunity to advance to the Colorado State Science and Engineering Fair at CSU Fort Collins.
    • Qualifiers are not necessarily chosen by their categorical place (1st, 2nd, 3rd).
  • Students may compete individually or as a team.
  • Teams may consist of no more than three (3) students. If a team drops to only one member, the project CANNOT be entered in the individual category.

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Southern Colorado Regional Fair

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Southern Colorado Regional Fair

Why participate?

  • Gain Science Fair experience

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  • Win prizes from trophies to cash awards

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  • Interview with expert judges from the Southern Colorado community

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  • The opportunity to move on to the Colorado State Science & Engineering Fair at CSU-Fort Collins, April 9-11th, 2026

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  • The chance for a fully funded trip to Phoenix, AZ for the Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair, May 9-15th, 2026

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Suggested Timeline for Success

Timeframe

Suggested Steps/Deadlines

September/October

Learn requirements and deadlines

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Students begin researching project ideas

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Review ISEF handbook/rules

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Turn in initial paperwork before beginning any projects

*Projects that involve sensitive subjects require pre-approval from the Scientific Review Committee

November/December

Students complete projects

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School specific Science Fairs (optional)

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School Science Teachers identify top 20 projects that qualify for Regional STEM Fair

January

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Registration/Paperwork Due Late January (Deadline TBD)

February

Southern Regional Science and Engineering Fair/District 60 Elementary Fair March 3-5th, 2026

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Project Considerations

Does your project involve "sensitive subjects?" If yes, you will need to read additional rules below and have preapproval of your project design BEFORE you begin experimentation.

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Email mary.jose@pueblod60.org for support or use this paperwork flowchart document with videos to support you. The SRC will review "sensitive subject" paperwork once a month. Deadlines are October 1st, November 1st, and December 1st or by appointment.

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Project Considerations

Project Categories:

    • Animal Sciences
    • Behavioral & Social Sciences
    • Biomedical & Health Sciences
    • Chemistry
    • Earth & Environmental Sciences
    • Energy
    • Engineering
    • Environmental Engineering
    • Mathematics & Computer Sciences
    • Micro & Molecular Biology
    • Physics & Astronomy
    • Plant Sciences

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Project Considerations

Step by Step Process:

  • Choose a topic you are interested in or passionate about.
  • Research that topic to look for a question to use as part of the Scientific Method or Engineering Design Process.
  • If your project involves “sensitive subjects” then read the those rules and prepare for any preapprovals
  • Register your project at myscifair.com
  • Utilize the student handbook to guide you through the process with the help of your science teacher and guardians. (short version)
  • Create your presentation - physical and digital.
  • Practice interviewing with a judge to explain your work.
  • Participate in school fair or present your work to your science teacher.
    • The top 20 projects per school as chosen by the schools science teacher may compete.

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Project Considerations

You may choose to use a physical Tri-fold board or create a digital version using the digital template.

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Please use this folder for access to examples of different presentations.

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Digital Tri Fold Template

Tri Fold Board Example

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Project Considerations

All projects are reviewed before judging by the SRC (Scientific Review Committee) for Display and Safety Guidelines.

  • Display size guidelines
  • No certain display items (samples, plant material, chemicals etc)
  • No photos of people without consent forms
  • No logos/brands
  • No personal contact information

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RESOURCES

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Any questions?

Mary Jose

K-12 Science TOSA

mary.jose@pueblod60.org

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