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 Coeur d’Alene Resort.
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 25, 2022 at Boise State University – Western Idaho Science & Engineering Fair (in partnership with Micron)
March 4, 2022 at Idaho State University – Eastern Idaho Science & Engineering Fair (in partnership with BEA- Idaho National Laboratory)
March 11, 2022 at Coeur d’Alene Resort – Northern Idaho Science & Engineering Fair
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:
September 1, 2021
Zfairs Registration Closes:
December 17, 2021
Forms Deadline:
January 28, 2022
All Materials Deadline:
February 11, 2022
Program Managers: Merrie Rampy, Ken Wareham, Bradley Howard, MaKayla Guthrie
2022 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
Merrie Rampy, Idaho Science Fairs Director or call the STEM Office at 208.332.1729
Idaho Science and Engineering Fairs Archives
- 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