For the 2021 Northwest Science Expo the fair will be fully virtual. Both high school and middle school students are being asked to create a Video presentation and digital poster/slide deck. The research plan and other project forms are also required to be uploaded. These items are shared using a Google folder. 

The Regional Fairs are also requiring ISEF forms and Research plans be uploaded instead of mailed. Regional fairs may be either virtual or in person fairs depending on the situation in Spring 2021. 

We are currently updating the requirements for Virtual Fairs and will post the full information as it becomes available. Some of the following may change.

High School Virtual Requirements opens a Google doc.

Middle School Virtual requirements opens a Google doc. 

Once finalized these docs will also be posted as PDF.

IMPORTANT: The receiving of forms is what determines the fee. All projects must be online. Do not send a check first.

2021 Fee Schedule:
Projects uploaded by February 18 are $5.
Projects uploaded between February 19 and March 4 are $10.
Projects uploaded between March 5 and March 11 are $15.
Projects uploaded on or after March 12 are $20 per project.
The final deadline is March 19th. No projects will be accepted after that date. 

For a project to count as registered the correct forms for the project must be received. Required forms are either a signed MS Super EZ form and project procedures OR appropriate ISEF forms and procedures. Forms need to be uploaded to the Google Folder for the project. If your district has restrictions on sharing Google folders, email Stephanie for a work around.

Please inform Stephanie if an invoice is required. If not, mail the check with your School Registraiton form.

NWSE reserves the right to divide or combine categories based upon the number of entrants. An effort will be made to notify students affected by category modifications, but such notification may not be possible due to time constraints. Categories may be entered by individuals or a small team (2 to 3 students.) There is no specific category for small teams.  

Special rule for small team projects
Each team should appoint a team leader; however, each member should be fully involved, familiar with all aspects of the project, and able to act as a spokesperson. The team must jointly submit one abstract and one research plan that specifically outlines each member's responsibilities. All team member names must appear on the abstract and on each form.

Announcing the ASU Sustainability Solutions Science Fair, a virtual awards platform and symposium to advance student projects from grades 6-12.

Now more than ever. creativity and innovation for sustainability is necessary to create a stronger future. The Sustainability Solutions Science Fair invites students from grades 6-12 (including 2020 graduates) to submit their science and engineering projects for an opportunity to win from two prize categories, each with 12 prizes with cash awards ranging in value from $500-$2,500. The submission deadline is August 16th.

We are please to announce the winners of the 2020 Virtual Middle School Fair.  Congratulations to all participants. Here is our Award PowerPoint. Teachers will be receiving judge comments on Monday.

Hello Middle school students and parents, Please use this Google Spreadsheet to check the status of your online submission. I have started contacting adult sponsors for Best of Fair interview requests. Also I need mailing addesses for all winners to send them their prizes. Actual prizes will be revealed Friday May 29 by 5pm.

If you are a parent or middle school student having trouble with the virtual format, complete a written summary and email that and a high resolution picture of your poster to me at nwse@pdx.edu with your exhibit number. I will create a link for the poster and add it to your online project. This must be done by 6pm this evening.

For 2020 the Northwest Science Expo will be a virtual fair. As such the current timelines are as follow:

Qualified High School students have until April 3 to submit electronic applications.

High school judges will review & rank projects online April 4-6, and will meet with their judge groups through phone, email or Zoom at a time determined by each group on April 7.

April 8 students will be contacted who have been nominated for Best of Fair or ISEF.

April 10 Zoom morning interviews between finalist judges and students. 

Middle School will submit electronic applications by May 20 UPDATE

Online review by judges May 21-28. Best of Fair judging May 29. UPDATE