Science Competitions

This information is for students, parents, and mentors interested in the top high school competitions such as the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).

Getting Started

• Overview of the Top Science Competitions
  Basic information about the most prominent high school science competitions.
• Benefits of Top Science Competitions
  Learn about the many potential benefits of entering your independent research project in the top science competitions.
• How to Be Successful at a Top Science Competition

Advanced Project Guide

• Roadmap: How to Get Started On an Advanced Science Project
• How to Find a Mentor
• Mentoring & Coaching Advanced High School Student Research
• Roundtable on Finding an Idea for an Advanced Project
• Sample Projects from Advanced Competitions
• How to Read a Scientific Paper
• Resources for Finding and Accessing Scientific Papers
• Scientific Review Committee (SRC)
• Big Display Boards for Top Fairs
• Judging Tips for Top Science Competitions
• When Competition Doesn't Turn Out the Way You Want

Blogs from Advanced Competitions

• Amber Hess, Intel International Science & Engineering Fair
• Amber Hess, Intel Science Talent Search
• Yihe Dong, Intel Science Talent Search  New!
• Ben Pollack, Siemens Competition in Math, Science, & Technology
• Janelle Schlossberger, Siemens Competition in Math, Science, & Technology  New!
• Yihe Dong, Junior Science & Humanities Symposium
• Taylor Jones, Junior Science & Humanities Symposium  New!

Resources for students, parents, and teachers preparing for school science fairs.

• The Value of a Science Fair Project
• Science Fair Directory
• Carly's Science Fair Project Blog
• Science Fair Tips for Success
• Project Guide
• Success Lies Beyond the Test in Education
• When Competition Doesn't Turn Out the Way You Want

• Winning Scholarship Essays