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You have reached the temporary page for the 2011 Science Fair Convention.
Please read through our 2010 Science Fair Proceedings Handbook to get a taste for what our 2011 Science Fair Convention will be like.

Sincerely,
Cindy Julius


Education Outreach
Akron Fossils & Science Center
Email Cindy



  Congratulations to our 2010 Science Fair winners...

1st place winner Justin A.Justin A.'s Archeoptryx model2nd place winner Chad S.
1st place winner Justin A. with his clay model and
report on Archeopteryx that he entered into the
Communicating Science- Data Representation
category.


2nd place winner Chad S. with his huge model of the solar system that he entered into the Communicating Science- Data Representation category.



Entry Categories:
Each project must fall into one of the categories below and exemplify one of the science fair’s Objectives.

Experiments - Operational Science Read More…
Data Assessment – Historical Research Read More…
Data Collections Read More…
Data Representation – Communicating Science Read More…


Objective
The objective of this science fair is to honor the Creator by acknowledging and giving witness to the presence of design in the created world, by seeking to continually discover and appreciate the fundamental laws of the universe which He set in place, and by bringing to light the data consistent with a history of both man and the earth that is revealed in the Scriptures.  Secondly, this science fair is for the purpose of encouraging and showcasing clearly presented and accurately explored scientific inquiry that have met this objective.

Age Considerations
Participation in this science fair is not limited by age, but age of the entrants will be taken into consideration during judging.  Depending upon the number of registrants, age categories may be applied.

Prizes
Each project will be judged on its ability to excel in criteria applicable to its category.  A first, second and third place prize will be presented as well as certificates of participation.  Depending upon the number of registrants, categorical prizes will also be awarded.
Schedule Overview
- Early entry registration: received by Friday, April 2nd

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Last day for registrations: Friday, April 9th

- Entry set up: Saturday, April 17th from 10 am to 11:30 am at the Science Center

- Presentation of projects to museum guests from 1 to 2 pm

- Judging (includes presenting project to judges) at 2 pm.  
All projects will be assessed by our panel of judges.

- Recognition and awards 7 pm: preceding the evening presentation
featuring Dr. Whitmore (7-8 pm)

- Projects must remain until judging is completed. Prizes will be mailed to participants who are unable to stay for Dr. Whitmore’s talk.



Entry Fees and Registration*
Group project (1 entry): $15 ($20 after April 2nd)
Individual participant entry: $5 ($8 after April 2nd)


*Entry fees can be paid securely online or over the phone with a credit card. Please make checks payable to: Akron Fossils & Science Center.

All payments are non-refundable


Download the Proceedings Booklet and a Registration Form

When you register your project(s) you must indicate the category you are entering.  You must also include your age.  All participants over 20 years of age may simply indicate age range.

Mail entry forms to:

Akron Fossils & Science Center
Attn: Cindy Julius
2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd.
Copley, Ohio 44321

You may also fax or email your entry form to (330) 665-4548


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