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The Northwest Science Expo is the state-level science research competition for Oregon.  It is affiliated with the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair and the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge. Students in grades 5-12 who attend school in Oregon are all eligible.

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2026 Requirements

The 2026 Northwest Science Expo will be a hybrid with judges reviewing project materials in advance of the fair and in person interviews at Riverside High School. The state fair will be Monday April 6, 2026. This is dependent on meeting our fundraising goal.

For High School, we will continue to require the research plan and other project forms be uploaded using a Google folder. For Hybrid Fairs, a slide deck will be required as well as a poster for the in-person interviews. Virtual Fairs require both slide deck and video.

The Regional Fairs are also requiring ISEF forms and Research Plans be uploaded instead of mailed. Check the fair page for specific deadlines.

Middle School will use a slide deck to share both forms and project information. Posters are needed for in-person interviews.