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64th ANNUAL
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR
(Affiliated with SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC)
2020
Information Packet
Southeast Missouri
Regional Science Fair will be held on
Tuesday, March 10th, 2020
at the SHOW ME CENTER on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO
Table of Contents
Letter from Science Fair Director
Calendar of Events
Category Descriptions
Display and Safety Regulations
Science Fair Rules
Judge’s Score Sheet
ISEF Changes and Modifications 2020
2020 Southeast Missouri Regional Science Fair Sponsors
The College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (on the Campus of Southeast Missouri State University)
2020 Southeast Missouri Regional Science Fair Committee Members
Director: Dr. Chelsea Grigery Southeast Health
SRC Chair: Dr. Chelsea Grigery Southeast Health
Chief of Judges: Dr. Jonathan Kessler, Southeast Missouri State University Asst. Professor, Department of Chemistry & Physics at Southeast Missouri State University
Members: Mr. Mark Gihring, Teacher, Oak Ridge Mr. Andrew Schneider, Drury Southwest
Dr. Tamela Randolph, Dean, College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Southeast Missouri State University
Dr. Brad Deken, Professor, Department of Engineering & Technology, Southeast Missouri State University
Ms. Pam Mills, Instructor, Department of Chemistry & Physics, Southeast Missouri State University
Dr. Chris McGowan, Retired, Southeast Missouri State University Ms. Theresa Buttry, Administrative Assistant, Department of Chemistry &
Physics, Southeast Missouri State University Ms. Wilma Huffman, Retired, Southeast Missouri State University
Ms. Jamie Birkman, Dean’s Office, College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Southeast Missouri State University
Southeast Missouri Regional Science Fair One University Plaza – MS 6800 – Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 e-mail: [email protected] Phone: (573) 651-2163
64th ANNUAL
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI REGIONAL
SCIENCE FAIR (Affiliated With Society for Science & the Public)
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020
Hello Teachers of Southeast Missouri, I’m sure you are all hard at work with the start of the new school year! We are excited for the start of another science fair season and as always, all students and teacher-approved projects (good or bad) are welcome to participate! We encourage all students to come to that they may have the experience and hopefully return and achieve more the next year. The fair only grows if more students are able to participate. Southeast Missouri Regional Science Fair will be held at the Show Me Center on 3/10/20. Below are a few housekeeping items and friendly reminders:
1. First some very exciting news! International Science and Engineering Fair is allowing us to now send 3 projects to compete! This is a tremendous honor to allow another project to compete at this incredible fair. These projects will be 9th-12th grade projects and can be a single student or a team of students up to 3. Please note that Intel is no longer the sponsor for ISEF and the cost has increased substantially this year. Our goal is to send all 3 projects to compete, however cost is the rate limiting step. More information on this will come later during this science fair season. If you have businesses or specific donors in your area that would be interested in contributing to our regional fair, please email me directly so I may reach out to them.
2. Scienteer is now open and ready for teacher/school registration at the following link: https://scienteer.com/register/southeastmissouriregionalsciencefair Use this link to register your school if you did not do so last year. If you are a school who did not participate last year and your affiliated school is not in the Scienteer system, please email me and I will add it promptly. Finally, if you did use the Scienteer system last year, use your same username and password to log back in.
3. Once logged into the Scienteer system, remember that you have to open registration for your students and provide that link which is unique to your school to your students.
4. Below is the link to our YouTube channel that has quick 2 minute videos showing all of the above Scienteer steps as well as information for students:
a. Link to our YouTube Channel with all videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbozoMEc0TOcNLe2jy_75rg
b. How to Enroll Your School: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyvuQix35tY&t=3s c. Opening Registration for Your Students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgmcR8M7sgQ d. Enrolling a Student: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMSApgIChVY e. Student Project Submission (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjJfD68FvsA
Southeast Missouri Regional Science Fair One University Plaza – MS 6800 – Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 e-mail: [email protected] Phone: (573) 651-2163
f. Student Project Submission (Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp03NmTRq_o g. Teacher Project Review and Approval: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnw-Bgk5Hvc h. Finalizing Winners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZKeecE4Dqs
5. We recommend that any student who is thinking about science fair sign up for an account. Before they are allowed to enter any project information, they MUST have a parent sign a permission slip. This can be done electronically via the parent’s email or can be printed, signed, scanned, and uploaded into the student’s Scienteer account.
6. Students in 6th-8th grade are junior category and 9th-12th grade are senior category. Projects can be individual or a team up to 3 students. The students assigned to one project must all be in the junior category, or senior category, but not a mix of students from both.
7. As you begin preparing your students for the fair, I strongly emphasize you READ THE RULES FIRST. If you have questions, please contact us. The International Science Fair Rules, which our regional fair also abides by to keep our affiliation with ISEF, can be found here: https://student.societyforscience.org/international-rules-pre-college-science-research
8. Prior to the student starting to fill out the information in Scienteer, please encourage them to have an idea of their procedure and equipment list. The series of questions asked in Scienteer about their project will dictate which required forms are needed.
a. If a student doesn’t declare something that their project will be using (ex: bio hazardous material, human subjects, etc.), the forms will not automatically generate and fill out.
b. Contrary to this, if they declare things that they aren’t actually using (this was a problem last year), then additional forms, signatures from qualified scientists, etc., will be required and that creates unnecessary work.
c. Finally, if your student starts filling out forms and, for example, states their project involves humans, but later changes their mind on the project and completely changes the entire project so that it doesn’t involve humans, the questionnaire has to be redone as a different set of required forms will be generated. Please also remember that these forms are required as we are an Intel International Science and Engineering Affiliated Fair.
9. If a student is doing a project that would require IRB (human subjects) or SRC (chemicals, safety issues, animals,
etc.) approval, the Scienteer system will stop their progress in filling out forms until this approval is reached. It is the expectation that students NOT start their project until approval has been given by our SEMO SRC or IRB committees. I check the system almost daily during science fair season and will see if there is a project requiring this attention so that it can be quickly approved and students can continue their progress.
Please feel free to email either myself ([email protected]) or Mrs. Jamie Birkman ([email protected]) with any questions. Looking forward to seeing all of you and your students at the fair and we hope this is the biggest and best regional science fair yet!
Dr. Chelsea Grigery, Director Southeast Missouri Regional Science Fair
Questions? Dr. Chelsea Grigery, Director – (573) 651-2163; [email protected]
Calendar of Events
Science Fair Entry Form Deadline – Tuesday, February 11th, 2020
Electronic Entry Forms will be available on-line beginning November 1, 2019 Scienteer ( https://scienteer.com/register/southeastmissouriregionalsciencefair )
This is an online program which combines registration for the fair, parental consent, and completion of the necessary forms prior to the student starting their project. All forms, including signatures, are done
electronically. Based on the information submitted by the student regarding their project, it will prompt the student to fill out the required forms for their project. Simply go to the above website,
select your school, create a teacher account, and provide the link to your students to begin registration. If you do not see your school listed or you are a home school, contact us to have your
school added. All projects must be registered and payment received by 2/11/20
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 9:30 a.m. Set-up begins 11:00 a.m. Set-up must be completed 12:00 p.m. Judging begins – no students present 1:15 p.m. Judging continues – students must be present Fair Director to meet with Teachers during Judging 3:00 p.m. Students dismissed; final judging – no students present 3:30 p.m. Science Fair open to public viewing 6:30 p.m. Award Reception for exhibitors, their families and teachers 7:30 p.m. Awards Program – students must be present 9:00 p.m. Science Fair closed to public viewing Project removal (No exhibits may be removed prior to 8:30 p.m.) 9:30 p.m. All projects must be removed
Questions: Contact
DR. CHELSEA GRIGERY
Regional Science Fair Director and Scientific Review Committee Chairperson
(573) 651-2163 FAX (573) 651-2223
CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
Animal Sciences (ANS) This category includes all aspects of animals and animal life, animal life cycles, and animal interactions with one another or with their environment.
Behavioral & Social Sciences (BEHA) The science or study of the thought processes and behavior of humans and other animals in their
interactions with the environment studied through observational and experimental methods.
Biochemistry (BCHM) The study of the chemical basis of processes occurring in living organisms, including the processes by which
these substances enter into, or are formed in, the organisms and react with each other and the environment.
Biomedical and Health Sciences (BHS) This category focuses on studies specifically designed to address issues of human health and disease. It includes studies on the diagnosis, treatment, prevention or epidemiology of disease and other damage to the human body or mental systems.
Biomedical Engineering (BME) Projects that involve the application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology
for healthcare purposes including diagnosis, monitoring and therapy.
Cellular and Molecular Engineering (CELL) This is an interdisciplinary field that studies the structure, function, intracellular pathways, and formation of cells. Studies involve understanding life and cellular processes specifically at the molecular level.
Chemistry (CHEM) Studies exploring the science of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter not involving
biochemical systems.
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (CBB) Studies that primarily focus on the discipline and techniques of computer science and mathematics as they relate to biological systems.
Earth & Environmental Sciences (EAEV) Studies of the environment and its effect on organisms/systems, including investigations of biological
processes such as growth and life span, as well as studies of Earth systems and their evolution.
Embedded Systems (EBED) Studies involving electrical systems in which information is conveyed via signals and waveforms for purposes of enhancing communications, control and/or sensing.
Energy: Physics and Chemistry (EGPC) Studies involving biological and chemical processes of renewable energy sources, clean transport, and alternative fuels. Studies of renewable energy structures/processes including energy production and efficiency.
Engineering Mechanics (ENMC) Studies that focus on the science and engineering that involve movement or structure. The movement can
be by the apparatus or the movement can affect the apparatus.
Environmental Engineering (ENEV) Studies that engineer or develop processes and infrastructure to solve environmental problems in the supply of water, the disposal of waste, or the control of pollution.
Materials Science (MTS) The study of the integration of various materials forms in systems, devices, and components that rely on their unique and specific properties.
Mathematics (MATH) The study of the measurement, properties, and relationships of quantities and sets, using numbers and
symbols. The deductive study of numbers, geometry, and various abstract constructs, or structures.
Microbiology (MCRO) The study of micro-organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, prokaryotes, and simple eukaryotes as well
as antimicrobial and antibiotic substances.
Physics and Astronomy (PHYS) Physics is the science of matter and energy and of interactions between the two. Astronomy is the study of
anything in the universe beyond the Earth.
Plant Sciences (PLNT) Studies of plants and how they live, including structure, physiology, development, and classification. Includes plant cultivation, development, ecology, genetics and plant breeding, pathology, physiology, systematics and evolution.
Robotics (ROBO) Studies in which the use of machine intelligence is paramount to reducing the reliance on human
intervention.
Below are the display regulations for ISEF. Southeast Missouri Regional Science Fair abides by these same regulations. Display Regulations
The following regulations must be adhered to when a finalist exhibits a project at
Intel ISEF.
Maximum Size of Project
Depth (front to back): 30 inches or 76 centimeters Width (side to side): 48 inches or 122 centimeters Height (floor to top): 108 inches or 274 centimeters
Please be aware when ordering posters that the mechanism that supports the poster should conform to the maximum size limitations stated above.
1. All project materials and support mechanisms must fit within the project dimensions (including table covers).
2. Fair-provided tables at ISEF will not exceed a height of 36 inches (91 centimeters).
3. If a table is used it becomes part of the project and must not exceed the allowed dimensions.
4. Nothing can be attached to the rear curtain.
5. All demonstrations must be done within the confines of the finalist’s booth space. When not being demonstrated, all project components must be returned to the project display and must fit within allowable dimensions as defined above.
6. Projects can be continued under the table BUT this area is not to be used for storage.
Position of Project
The fair provided table or freestanding display must be parallel to, and positioned at, the back curtain of the booth. Projects may NOT lean against the back curtain.
Display Content for Research Institution Projects
The display must reflect only the work conducted by the finalist. Minimal reference to mentor’s or other researcher’s work must only reflect background information or be used to clarify differences between finalist’s and others’ work. If Box 3 is checked YES on the official ISEF Abstract and Certification, Regulated Research Institution/Industrial Setting Form 1C must be vertically displayed.
Display Content for Continuation Projects
The display board should summarize ONLY the CURRENT year’s work. The Title may include the duration of the project (for example, "Year Two of an Ongoing Study"). Minimum reference to the conclusions of previous years' work may be shown without any specific data being displayed. If Box 4 is checked YES on the official ISEF Abstract and Certification, Continuation Form 7 must be vertically displayed, summarizing clear differences between current and previous years’ work.
Forms Required to be Visible and Vertically Displayed
The placement of the required forms may include the front edge of the table, the display board, or in a free-standing acrylic frame placed on the table top.
Forms required at all projects:
1. An original Official Abstract and Certification as approved (stamped/embossed) by the ISEF Scientific Review Committee.
• a. Upon SRC approval, the stamped/embossed Official Abstract and Certification will be provided.
o The abstract must be the official International Science and Engineering Fair Abstract and embossed/ stamped by the ISEF Scientific Review Committee.
o No other format or version of your approved Abstract & Certification will be allowed for any purpose at ISEF. Abstract handouts to judges and to the public are limited to UNALTERED photocopies of the official abstract and certification.
• b. The term “abstract” may NOT be used as a title or reference for any information on a finalist’s display or materials at the project except as part of displaying the official stamped/embossed abstract.
o It is the recommendation of the Display & Safety Committee to NOT include the word “abstract” nor the abstract itself when preparing backboards or posters prior to the fair. However, it is reasonable to leave a blank space (8 ½” x 11”) on the backboard/poster so as to facilitate the addition of the official abstract. Keep in mind this document can also be displayed vertically on the front edge of the table or in a free-standing acrylic frame.
2. ISEF Project Set-up Approval Form (received on-site at the Fair)
• a. This form documents the project as approved by the Scientific Review Committee and is used to document the Display & Safety Committee’s review process and final approval.
• b. This form must be signed by the finalist and the Display & Safety Committee member at the time of inspection.
Additional forms required (only when applicable):
1. Regulated Research Institutional/Industrial Setting Form (1C)
• a. If work was conducted in a regulated research institution, industrial setting or any work site other than home, school or field at any time during the current ISEF project year, the Regulated Research Institutional/Industrial Setting Form (1C) must be completed and vertically displayed at the project booth.
• b. The information provided by the mentor on Form 1C may be referenced to confirm that the information provided on the project board is that of the finalist. Only minimal reference to a mentor’s or another researcher’s work is allowable and must only reflect background information or be used to clarify differences between finalist’s and others’ work.
2. Continuation/Research Progression Projects Form (7)
• a. If a study is a continuation/research progression, the Continuation/Research Progression Projects Form (7) must be completed and vertically displayed at the project booth.
• b. The display board and abstract must reflect only the current year’s work. The project title displayed in the finalist’s booth may mention years of continuing research (for example, “Year Two of an Ongoing Study”).
• c. Reference to past work on the display board must be limited to summative past conclusory data and its comparison to the current year data set. No raw data from previous years may be publicly displayed; however, it may be included in the student research notebooks and/or logbooks if properly labeled.
Forms Required at Project but not Displayed
1. Forms, excluding those listed above, that were required for the Scientific Review Committee approval should not be vertically displayed, but must be available in the booth in case asked for by a judge or other ISEF official. These forms include, but are not limited to, Checklist for Adult Sponsor (1), Student Checklist (1A), Research Plan, Approval Form (1B), and a photograph/video release form.
2. A photograph/video release form signed by the subject is required for visual images of humans (other than the finalist) displayed as part of the project.
Forms NOT to be at the Project Display Booth or in the Exhibit Hall
Completed informed consent/assent forms for a human participant study are NOT to be displayed and should NOT be present at the project display. The Finalist may include a sample (incomplete) form in their logbook or research notebook but under NO CIRCUMSTANCE should the completed informed consent/assent forms for a human participant be in the Exhibit Hall.
Photograph/Image Display Requirements
1. Any photograph/visual image/chart/table and/or graph is allowed if:
• a. It is not deemed offensive or inappropriate (which includes images/photographs showing invertebrate or vertebrate animals/humans in surgical, necrotizing or dissection situations) by the Scientific Review Committee, the Display & Safety Committee, or Society for Science & the Public.
• b. It has a credit line of origin (“Photograph taken by...” or “Image taken from...” or “Graph/Chart/Table taken from…”). If all images, etc. displayed were created by the finalist or are from the same source, one credit line prominently and vertically displayed on the backboard/poster or tabletop is sufficient. All images MUST BE properly cited. This includes background graphics, photographs and/or visual depictions of the finalist or photographs and/or visual depictions of others for which a signed photo/video release form is in a notebook or logbook at the project booth. These signed release forms must be available upon request during the set-up and inspection process, but may not be displayed
• c. Sample release text: “I consent to the use of visual images (photos, videos, etc.) involving my participation/my child’s participation in this research.”
2. Finalists using any presentation or demonstration outside of a project board must be prepared to show the entire presentation to the Display & Safety Inspectors before the project is approved. All aforementioned rules apply to this presentation and the presentation may not be altered in any way after the final Display & Safety inspection. Examples of presentations that require approval include, but are not limited to PowerPoint, Prezi, Keynote, software program/simulation and other images and/or graphics displayed on a computer screen or other non-print delivery method.
Items/Materials Not Allowed on Display or at Project Booth
1. Any information on the project display or items that are acknowledgments, self-promotions or external endorsements are not allowed in the project booth.
• a. The use of logos including known commercial brands, institutional crests or trademarks, flags unless integral to the project and approved by the SRC via inclusion in the Official Abstract and Certification.
• b. Personalized graphic/logos that are developed to indicate a commercial purpose or viability of an established or proposed business associated with the project. The only exception is a student-created logo may be displayed at the project once.
• c. Any reference to an institution or mentor that supported the finalist’s research except as provided in the official ISEF paperwork, most notably Form 1C.
• d. Any reference to patent status of the project. • e. Any items intended for distribution such as disks, CDs, flash drives, brochures,
booklets, endorsements, give-away items, business cards, printed materials or food items designed to be distributed to judges or the public. Once again, handouts to judges and to the public are limited to UNALTERED photocopies of the official abstract and certification.
2. Any awards or medals, except for past or present ISEF medals that may be worn by the finalist. 3. Postal addresses, World Wide Web, email and/or social media addresses, QR codes, telephone and/or fax numbers of a project or finalist. Note: The only personal information that is permissible to include on the display is information that is also included on the Official Abstract and Certification (Finalist Name, School, City, State, Country). Information regarding finalist’s age and grade are not permitted.
4. Active Internet or email connections as part of displaying or operating the project at ISEF.
5. Any changes, modifications, or additions to projects including any attempt to uncover, replenish or return removed language or items after the approval by the Display & Safety Committee and the Scientific Review Committee has been received is prohibited.
• a. Display & Safety inspections will include recording photographic evidence of the approved Project Display and Project booth.
• b. Finalists who do not adhere to this signed agreement on the ISEF Project Set-up Approval Form regarding this regulation may fail to qualify for competition. I/we understand that the initial Display & Safety Inspection has been completed, but that additional reviews occur and that I/we should check back regularly. I/we will vertically display this signed form at our project at all times. I/we have not and will not store packing material under the booth. I/we further understand that returning items that have been removed by the SRC or D&S and/or adding items that are not permitted after final clearance are grounds for failing to qualify for competition and/or forfeiture of all awards received.
Safety Regulations
The following regulations must be adhered to when a Finalist exhibits a project at the ISEF.
Not Allowed at Project or Booth
Note: In the case in which a Finalist’s Project includes an item that is prohibited from display, please consider taking photographs and/or documenting the significance of the prohibited item through video.
1. Living organisms, including plants
2. Glass
3. Soil, sand, rock, cement and/or waste samples, even if permanently encased in a slab of acrylic
4. Taxidermy specimens or parts
5. Preserved vertebrate or invertebrate animals
6. Human or animal food
7. Human/animal parts or body fluids (for example, blood, urine)
8. Plant materials (living, dead, or preserved) that are in their raw, unprocessed, or non-manufactured state
9. All chemicals including water. Absolutely no liquids can be utilized in the Project Display
10. All hazardous substances or devices (Example: poisons, drugs, firearms, weapons, ammunition, reloading devices, grease/oil and sublimating solids such as dry ice)
11. Items that may have contained or been in contact with hazardous chemicals (Exception: Item may be permitted if professionally cleaned and documentation for such cleaning is available). Filters (including microbial) may not be displayed unless the Display & Safety Committee can reasonably determine that the device was cleaned or was never used (please include receipts in your notebooks and/or logbooks)
12. Sharp items (for example, syringes, needles, pipettes, knives)
13. Flames and highly flammable materials
14. Batteries with open-top cells or wet cells
15. Drones or any flight-capable apparatus unless the propulsion power source removed.
16. 3D Printers unless the power source is removed.
17. Inadequately insulated apparatus capable of producing dangerous temperatures are not permitted
18. Any apparatus with belts, pulleys, chains, or moving parts with tension or pinch points that are not appropriately shielded
19. Any display items that are deemed distracting (i.e. sounds, lights, odors, etc.)
20. Personal items or packaging materials stored underneath the booth
21. Any apparatus or project material deemed unsafe by the Scientific Review Committee, the Display & Safety Committee, or the Society
Electrical Regulations at ISEF 1. Electrical power supplied to the project is 120 or 220 Volt, AC, single phase, 60 Hz. No multi-phase will be available or shall be used. Maximum circuit amperage/wattage available is determined by the electrical circuit capacities of the exhibit hall and may be adjusted on-site by the Display & Safety Committee. For all electrical regulations, “120 Volt AC” or “220 Volt AC” is intended to encompass the corresponding range of voltage as supplied by the facility in which ISEF is being held. 2. Electrical devices must be protectively enclosed. Any enclosure must be non-combustible. All external non-current carrying metal parts must be grounded.
3. Energized wiring, switches, and metal parts must have adequate insulation and over-current safety devices (such as fuses) and must be inaccessible to anyone other than the finalist. Exposed electrical equipment or metal that may be energized must be shielded with a non-conducting material or with a grounded metal box to prevent accidental contact. 4. Decorative lighting or illumination is discouraged. If used, lighting must be as low a voltage as possible and must be LED lighting that does not generate heat. Incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs are prohibited. When student is not at the exhibit, all electrical power must be disconnected, or power bars must be switched off (Exception: during pre-judging audio visual displays may be available.) 5. An insulating grommet is required at the point where any wire or cable enters any enclosure. 6. No exposed live circuits over 36 volts are allowed. 7. There must be an accessible, clearly visible on/off switch or other means of quickly disconnecting from the 120 or 220 Volt power source.
Laser/Laser Pointer Regulations Any Class 1, Class 2, Class 3A, or Class 3R lasers are allowed to be used responsibly. No other lasers may be used or displayed. 1. Laser beams may not pass through magnifying optics such as microscopes and telescopes. Lasers must be labeled by the manufacturer so that power output can be inspected. Lasers without labels will NOT be permitted. 2. Lasers must be labeled by the manufacturer so that power output can be inspected. Lasers without labels will NOT be permitted. 3. Handheld lasers are NOT permitted. 4. Lasers will be confiscated with no warning if not used in a safe manner.
SCIENCE FAIR RULES
1. All required entry forms MUST BE SUBMITTED online with Scienteer (https://scienteer.com/register/southeastmissouriregionalsciencefair) on or before February 11th, 2020.
2. Exhibits will be received Tuesday, March 10th, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. and must be in place by 11:00 a.m. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE!
3. Junior Division 6-8th grade and Senior Division is 9-12th grade.
4. Entries must be declared in one category. Please use great care in selecting the proper category for your research entry. It will be judged in that category with the following exceptions:
• If there are fewer than 3 entries in any category, this will be considered an insufficient number, and the entries will each be distributed into the most appropriate category based upon the title and the abstract, in the opinions of the Chief of Judges and the Director
• If a judging team feels that a particular project is misclassified, it may be transferred to a more appropriate category with the approval of both judging teams concerned, the Chief of Judges and the Director.
5. All exhibits must be “Certified Approved” by the Inspection Committee. On the day of science fair, students are expected to remain at their project until the Inspection Committee has reviewed their projects and cleared the display. Please encourage your students not to leave until they have a clearance sticker on their project! All required forms must be displayed prior and during judging. The Inspection Committee will ascertain that the exhibit conforms to all regulations (size, safety, etc.)
6. All exhibits must be approved by the Regional Science Fair Scientific Review Committee (SRC) and Internal Review Board (IRB). This is completed through the Scienteer program and projects will be flagged for review depending on the subject matter. The student will be alerted in the Scienteer program if their project requires review.
7. Exhibits MUST NOT exceed 30 inches in depth (front to rear), 36 inches in width (side to side) and 108 inches in height. All switches and cords for 110 volts must be approved; if high voltage, it must have its own fuse.
8. A student may work on only one exhibit, individually or as a group member. All work must be done by the student. Teachers or parents may only advise.
9. Observations of people in natural settings do not require special approval. This means there is no interaction between the experimenter and the subject(s). For example, observing children at recess is acceptable. There can be zero risk involved. However, display of photographs other than that of the student must have a photo release signed by the subject, and if under 18 years of age, also by the guardian of the subject.
10. Experiments that involve interaction with human subjects, even when the experimenter is the human subject, require approval. Interaction is defined as any experiment in which the human subject knows that an experiment is being conducted. Examples would include, but are not limited to surveys, tests, skills performance, taste tests, endurance tests, medical surveys, or the application of anything to the body. These experiments must be approved by an Institutional Review Board using Form 4 before the
experiment begins. Form 4 must be filled out for each human subject involved in the experiment. Form 4 must be submitted with the application form. Projects involving interaction with human subjects that have not submitted Form 4 will not be allowed to display at the Fair.
11. Restrictions: • No plants, soils, chemicals, or mold may be displayed. Chemicals must be available to the general public and/or
no more concentrated than 1N. Mold experiments must be done in closed environment – Ziploc baggies, Petri dishes, etc. The “containers” should not be opened by the students. Seal with tape before disposing. Clorox may be placed on the mold for 24 hours to destroy the spores.
• No bacteria or cultures. Yeast is permitted as it is a food item.
• Observations of animals in natural settings only. No tests, skills performance, taste tests, endurance tests, medical surveys or related tests (such as eye or pulse). There is no interaction between experimenter and subject(s), i.e. observing the dog playing or birds at a bird feeder would be acceptable. Running mice through a maze to determine how long it takes to find the food is unacceptable. No risk can be involved.
• No animals or animal tissues. Research involving the use of animals may display drawings, charts or graphs to illustrate the conditions, developments, and results of the investigations. Sealed insect collections will be permitted on display. Photographs and other presentations depicting vertebrate animals in other than normal conditions may not be displayed in the student’s exhibit.
• No chemicals (including water) may be exhibited. Only household chemicals (chemicals sold to the general public) or chemicals with a concentration of 1N or less may be used. No flammables may be used. The use of chemicals requires an adult being present. All chemicals used should be used prudently and wisely.
• No class 3 or 4 lasers, or explosives may be exhibited.
• No tobacco products or firearms.
• All experiments must be legal (i.e. no potato guns).
12. Every effort will be made to prevent damage or loss to exhibits. Security will be present during public viewing. However, neither Southeast Missouri State University, the Show Me Center, nor any other event sponsors, associated volunteers, or science fair committee will be responsible for loss or damage to any exhibit or part thereof.
13. All exhibits must remain until after the Award’s Presentation at the close of the fair and all must be removed before 9:30 p.m. Any projects removed before the Award’s Presentation will automatically be disqualified for any award.
14. These rules conform to those of the International Science and Engineering Fair and must be followed.
Points Criterion Explanation Rating
0-2 Easily Viewed Display faces forward, materials easily read
0-2 Labels Sections of study design are labeled
0-2 Attractive Uses color for emphasis, good arrangement, graphic
0-4 Text on display Correct spelling and grammar, clear and concise writing
Points Criterion Explanation Rating
0-10 Written Report Standard sections and formats included
Points Criterion Explanation Rating
0-15 CreativityProject demonstrates creativity, appropriate background
research, reasonable hypothesis
0-5 Research QuestionQuestion or purpose is clearly stated and variables are defined
0-15Design and
Methodology
Well designed procedure, identifies the independent variable,
dependent variable, controls and information is appopriate and
complete. Uses metric units
0-15 Execution
Appropriate number of trials or observations; use of controls;
effective labels; effective construction quality; statement of
quality (photograph)
0-10 Results
Appropriate and clearly labeled graph showing the IV - DV
relationship or noting CV; or scalability and workability of
model
0-10Conclusions and
Scientific Worth
Reaction to hypothesis consistent with results. Includes link to
background informational facts, procedure, and significance
0-5 Scientific WorthThoroughness of plan, uses dry run, checks for valid and
reliable data, gives possible future study
0-5 Log Book A time-task diary. Reading and interview notes. Recorded data
Judge
Total
Points Project
Category:
JUDGING RUBRICDISPLAY (10 points)
REPORT (10 points)
STUDY (80 points)
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International Science and Engineering Fair 2020 Overview of Rules Changes May 30, 2019
General
• Expanded Ethics Statement• Roles and Responsibilities of the Students and Adults has been rewritten and
reformatted• Added Responsibilities for Qualified Scientist and Designated Supervisor• Clarified PHBA rules• Revised "Engineering Projects Guide"
Human Participants
• Pg. 9, Rule 6: Students are prohibited from independently diagnosing disease,administering medication and/or performing medical procedures.
• Pg. 9, Rule 1 of Human Participant Involvement in Student-designed Invention,Prototype, Computer Application & Engineering/Design Projects: IRB review and pre-approval is necessary when the student-designed invention, prototype, application,etc. is tested by human participants other than the student researcher(s) or a singleadult guardian, adult sponsor/QS/DS when the testing requires an adult tester.
• Changed section heading from "Human Participants" to "Device Testing with Human Participants"
PHBAs• Pg. 14, Rule 8: insertion of antibiotic resistance markers for the clonal selection of
bioengineered organisms is permitted, with the following exceptions:o Students are prohibited from the insertion of antibiotic resistance traits…o Students are prohibited from designing or selecting for multiple drug
resistance organisms…
Engineering Projects Guide
Ethics Statement• Expanded Ethics Statement:
o Addresses integrity, legality, respect for confidentiality andintellectual property, and stewardship of the environment.
o Student researchers, as well as adults who have a role in theirprojects, are expected to maintain the highest ethical standards.
