Idaho Science & Engineering Fairs
About the Fair
Since 2017 the Idaho STEM Action Center & it’s partners proudly host 3 regional high school science and engineering fairs for grades 9th-12th across Idaho. Students present their findings at EISEF (Eastern Idaho Science & Engineering Fair) in partnership with Idaho National Laboratory (INL) held at Idaho State University, WISEF (Western Idaho Science & Engineering Fair) in partnership with Micron held at Boise State University, or NISEF (Northern Idaho Science & Engineering Fair) held at University of Idaho.
During the event, students have the opportunity to share their ideas with one another, engage with STEM professionals and compete for over 50 medals/certificates including the Bearden Award a $500 cash prize for females in computer science, and also the chance to attend and compete at the Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair in May (all-expense paid).
Dates & Locations
February 23, 2024 at Idaho State University – Eastern Idaho Science & Engineering Fair (in partnership with BEA- Idaho National Laboratory)
March 1, 2024 at University of Idaho – Northern Idaho Science & Engineering Fair
March 8, 2024 at Boise State University – Western Idaho Science & Engineering Fair (in partnership with Micron)
Educators supporting student projects competing in their regional Idaho Science & Engineering Fair may apply for grant funding. Just click the IDSEF Project Support button above!
STUDENT PROJECT DATES
Zfairs Registration Opens:
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Zfairs Registration Closes:
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Forms Deadline:
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All Materials Deadline:
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Judging Starts:
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Program Manager: Nate Dean
2023 IDSEF Partners
2022 Registration Information
Students & Teachers
Judges
Judging is an extremely important part of the fair and is one of the most valuable experiences for our students. Do you or others on your team have a background in:
- Animal Science, Biomedical, and/or Microbiology
- Behavioral and/or Social Sciences,
- Earth, Environmental, and/or Plants
- Engineering
- Math, Computer Science, and/or Embedded Systems,
- Physical Sciences (Physics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Materials, and others)
Qualifications include: MA, MS, or Ph.D. in a related field or BA or BS in the category chosen to judge or in a closely related field, along with three or more years of relevant experience.
Contact
Call the STEM Office at 208.332.1729
Idaho Science and Engineering Fairs Archives
- Wency Suo: Boise High School
- Luke Bousfield and James Liu: Timberline High School
- Saree Hillstead and Danica Knapp: Hagerman High School
- Brecken Allegood and Nathan Elison: Hillcrest High School
- Jesse St. Onge: Lewiston High School
- Caden Perry: Moscow High School
2022 IDSEF Partners
- Lindsey Holtom: Hillcrest High School
- Nicole Xiao: Moscow High School
- Wency Suo: Boise High School
- Camden Barger & Bailey Vanderwall: Grangeville High School
- Jessica Douglas: Emmett High School
- Seth Tuma: Idaho Virtual Academy
2021 IDSEF Partners
- Cecily Puckett: Kamiah High School
- Mya Barger: Kamiah High School
- Jimin RYU & Nicolas Medapalli: Timberline High School
- Tavian Robertson: Nampa Christian High School
- Rhea Kalivas: Pocatello High School
- Elias Sanders: Idaho Falls High School
2020 ISEF Partners
- Paige Lindsley: Grangeville High School
- Cecily Puckett: Kamiah High School
- Lukas Keller: Emmett High School
- Melina Mohammadi: Treasure Valley Math and Science Center
- Hayli Austin and Madisyn Facer: Pocatello High School
- TJ Herndon – Vision Charter Academy
- Alex Howard – Timberline HS
- Jieyan Wang – Moscow HS
- Kayson Hansen – Twin Falls HS
- Amrit Singh, Grangeville HS
- Kayson and Kylie Hansen, Twin Falls HS
- Brooklyn Legg, Luke Campbell, TJ Herndon, Vision Charter School
- Sriram Gopalakrishnan, Centennial HS
2022
March 17, 2022: Palouse students earn top honors at Northern Idaho science fair
March 14, 2022: Hagerman, Idaho Falls students earn top honors at Eastern Idaho science fair
March 1, 2022: Boise students earn top honors at Western Idaho science fair
2021
April 6, 2021 – Eastern Idaho students earn top honors at Idaho Science & Engineering Fairs
April 6, 2021 – Three North Idaho students earn top honors at Idaho Science & Engineering Fairs
April 6, 2021 – Treasure Valley students earn top honors at Idaho Science & Engineering Fairs
2020
May 15, 2020: Idaho science fair winners attending virtual international event
March 25, 2020: Kamiah students earn top honors at regional science fair
March 9, 2020: Northern Idaho Science Fair bound for Coeur d’Alene March 13
February 24, 2020: Eastern Idaho Science Fair adds eCYBERMISSION Showcase
February 21, 2020: Western Idaho Science Fair adds eCYBERMISSION Showcase
2019
March 20, 2019: Emmett High School and TVMSC projects earn top honors at third annual Western ISEF
