The 65th Annual Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair 2018-2019 SCHEDULE:
UPCOMING DEADLINES AND EVENTS:
Sunday, February 24, 2019 (midnight) - FINAL DAY to submit Application and Payment (for approved students)
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - WORKSHOP: "Showcase Your Project - Preparing for a Successful Presentation" (see below for more information)
Thursday, March 7, 2019 - S.T.E.M. Art Contest Entries Due (see below for more information)
Science Fair Week:
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 - Check-In and Project Set-Up - Balboa Park Activity Center
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 - Judging Day - Balboa Park Activity Center
Thursday, March 14, 2019 - Awards Ceremony - Viejas Arena, San Diego State University
Thursday, March 14 - Sunday, March 17, 2019 - Public Viewing Days
Sunday, March 17, 2019 - Family Day (Fun Science Activities for the whole family!) - Balboa Park Activity Center
NEW Application Information for 2019!!!
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There will be no mail-in or hand-delivered applications accepted. Applications will be done electronically.
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Fee payments will be accepted electronically (credit card, Paypal) as part of the student's GSDSEF application submission.
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If a school/district is intending to pay for students with a pre-approved purchase order or a check/warrant, please contact stevegsdsef@gmail.com by December 18, 2018.
- If an individual is unable to pay via electronic methods, please contact stevegsdsef@gmail.com to the GSDSEF for alternative payment method directions.
- It is the student's responsibility to LOGIN to check his/her project status once the project has been submitted for screening. If a student's project is Approved/Recommended, he/she will see APPLY to submit the online application form.
Applications must be completed and Payments must be received by February 24, 2019.
Please follow all deadlines! Students who submit their application and fees after the application deadline will NOT be entered in the Student Exhibitor Directory and Information (student program).
ANNOUNCING Student Leadership Board Sponsored Activities:
1) 2019 S.T.E.M. Art Contest for GSDSEF participants!
While the GSDSEF is primarily a STEM research competition, we also want to encourage your creative “artistic” side. The SLB STEM Art Contest is an opportunity for the GSDSEF to recognize the artful creativity of Science Fair participants.
2) Workshop #4 in Series: Showcase Your Project - Preparing for a Successful Presentation
The SLB will help you prepare for the judging process, as well as go over what to expect during Fair Week. They will offer advice on presenting and interacting effectively. You will be able to practice your presentation with actual judges and experienced award-winning SLB members and get personal advice on how to impress the judges!! Bring your backboard, models, etc. to practice presenting your project!
2019 Science Tours for Science Fair Student Exhibitors - The GSDSEF is offering several student tours during Science Fair week!!! More information and sign up will be available soon!
RECENT NEWS: September 29, 2018
Broadcom Masters 2018 Results:
The GSDSEF had 8 students in the Broadcom MASTERS Top 300 in 2018! The Top 300 MASTERS were selected from more than 5,000 nominees and 2,537 applicants.
Chakamian, Kian Grade: 7th
The Rhoades School, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Project Title: Correlating Olive Quick Decline Syndrome Infections to Presence of Sharpshooters
Derderian, Adrian Grade: 8th
Escondido Christian School, San Diego, CA
Project Title: Probing Photons with Polarizers, Counting them with Cosines
Elasaad, Jasmine Grade: 8th
The Rhoades School, Encinitas, CA
Project Title: Effectiveness of Method of Loci on Short-Term and Long-Term Memory
Kadiyala, Anusha Grade: 8th
Bernardo Heights Middle School, San Diego, CA
Project Title: Determining Gene Dominance in Polygenic Traits
Mandyam, Atulya Grade: 8th
Mesa Verde Middle School, San Diego, CA
Project Title: Relating Voluntary Wheel Running to Changes in Levels of Dopamine
Murali, Rohan Grade: 7th
Nazareth Catholic School, San Diego, CA
Project Title: Functional Orthotic Materials: Force Reduction during Impacts
Scurry, Blake Grade: 8th
Thurgood Marshall Middle School, San Diego, CA
Project Title: A Unique Spin on Aerodynamics; Airfoil Augmented with Semi-Auto Rotating Leading Edge Cylinder
Soliman, Ziyad Grade: 8th
Islamic School of San Diego, Del Mar, CA
Project Title: Map It Right!
LATEST NEWS May 19, 2018: The 2018 INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winners are announced!!
2018 INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair Results of the GSDSEF students:
Nearly 1800 students from 75 countries and across the United States and its territories participated in the INTEL ISEF in Pittsburg, PA from May 13 - May 18, 2018.
Congratulations to the GSDSEF Sweepstakes Award winners: Philippe Hansen-Estruch, Rachana Madhukara, Alina Pollner, and Ronak Roy who were outstanding representatives from the GSDSEF at the Intel ISEF in Pittsburgh, PA. They earned several Grand Awards and Special Awards!
GRAND AWARDS:
Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Visit to India Award:
In partnership with the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum, Intel is pleased to award a scientific and cultural exchange visit to India. Winners will showcase their research projects at the National Fair of India – Initiative in Research and Innovation in Science (IRIS). In addition to the participation at IRIS, the students will receive an opportunity to visit research institutions and universities and interact with the key scientific leadership in India.
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Ronak Roy, Canyon Crest Academy, CA, United States of America
BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES:
Second Award of $1,500
BMED037 — A Microbiome Approach to Treat Galactosemia, a Life-Threatening Disorder
Philippe Hansen-Estruch, Canyon Crest Academy, CA, United States of America
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING:
Intel ISEF Best of Category Award of $5,000
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Ronak Roy, Canyon Crest Academy, CA, United States of America
First Award of $3,000
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Ronak Roy, Canyon Crest Academy, CA, United States of America
MATHEMATICS:
Fourth Award of $500
MATH033 — Asymptotics of Character Sums
Rachana Madhukara, Canyon Crest Academy, CA, United States of America
SPECIAL AWARDS:
American Mathematical Society
Second Award of $1,000
MATH033 — Asymptotics of Character Sums
Rachana Madhukara, Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego, CA, United States of America
View the entire INTEL ISEF Grand Prize Awards and Special Awards lists of awardees.
The 64th Annual Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair - 2018 was a tremendous success!
Thank you to the students, teachers, parents, sponsors, judges, screeners, professional societies and organizations, volunteers, and management committee members who helped make the 64th Annual GSDSEF a success!!!
To view/download the 2018 Student Information and Directory, 2018 Categorical Award list of winners, Professional Society Awards list of winners, and the Awards Ceremony powerpoint slides for Special Awards, Sweepstakes Awards, and Place Awards, please go to...
Results and Highlights of the 2018 GSDSEF
The GSDSEF has a new publication, The Science Fair Experience!!!
It takes you on a photo journey of the 2018 64th Annual Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair. Highlights include Student Check-in and Project Set-up Day, Judging Day, the Awards Ceremony, and the San Diego Zoo Global Tour.
