The MCRSEF is a competition for students in grades 6-12.  The Senior Division is for students in grades nine through twelve (9-12).  The Junior Division is for students in grades six through eight (6-8).  The participant must be enrolled as a student in grades 6-12 in a public, private, or home school located in Martin County.   The students present current projects describing and illustrating their independent research. Exhibits on an approved scientific subject prepared by students may be entered in the Martin County Regional Science and Engineering Fair. 

Thank you to the Education Foundation of Martin County for sponsoring our event!

MCRSEF Coordinators

TBA

Would you like to donate? Martin County Science and Engineering Fair Donation Form

Important Dates:

Updated Dates for 25-26 Coming Soon!

Rules

Student Researchers are responsible for reading and following the rules, which are there to guide you in safely completing your project.  Most projects CAN be completed within the rules!  

The Martin County Regional Science & Engineering Fair is affiliated with the International Science and Engineering Fair and the State Science & Engineering Fair.  All projects must follow the ISEF rules. Affiliated fairs are permitted to enact rules which are MORE strict that ISEF.  Therefore, it is important to also read the State Fair supplement, which outlines additional rules from the State of Florida.  The MCRSEF also publishes a handbook which clearly explains where our fair is more strict than SSEF or ISEF.  

Parents, teachers, and students often become frustrated with the paperwork process.  It's important to remember that the purpose of the forms is to document that all safety precautions will be taken to protect the student researcher, human or vertebrate subjects, and the environment. When paperwork is reviewed, it is ONLY to ensure rules were followed, not to judge a project.  The quality of the project is determined on judging day between the judge and the student researcher. 

• International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) Rules

• Florida State Science Fair Rules (SSEF) Supplement

• Martin County Regional Science and Engineering Fair (MCRSEF) Handbook

Project Categories

Please visit the SSEF Website for detailed category descriptions.  https://ssefflorida.com/categories/

Adult Roles

STEM Activities Coordinator: Person at the School site that is responsible for all communication to STEM Fair participants and the school School Site STEM Fair. They are the liason from the school to the MCRSEF Team. Please see the list below for you school contact.

Parental Involvement:  Of course you should be involved!  However, the level of your participation in your child's project will vary depending on age, ability, your comfort level, and the type of project.  It is NOT required that your child complete the project without your assistance.  Some activities may require only adult supervision, while some you may need to do for your child.  The rulebook and your school coordinator will guide you.  Student researchers should not fear that a judge may penalize them for having adult assistance. 

Adult Sponsor (AS):  Any adult who is keeping an eye on the student and checking in on their progress periodically.  Minimal supervision. Required for every project. 

Designated Supervisor (DS):  the adult who is actually watching the student do the project.  Required IF the project involves HCADS. (Hazardous Chemicals, Activities or Devices).  This is subjective, and determined by the school fair coordinator and the SRC/IRB.  When doubt, err on the side of caution. 

Qualified Scientist (QS) - a person with an advanced DEGREE (PhD, MD, DVM) OR significant documented experience/expertise in the field of study who has reviewed the procedures and agrees with the plan.  This person may also be the DS, but not always as sometimes they are not local.  They may designate someone else (the DS) to watch the student do the project and ensure the agreed upon plan is followed. 

These can be three different people, or one person can be all three. 

MCSD STEM Activities Coordinators webpage

Contact Information

Dr. Paige McMahon

Coordinator of Curriculum & Instruction

mcmahop@martinschools.org

(772) 219-1200 ext. 30182

Curriculum and Instruction

Science

District Approved Instructional Materials

Science Instructional Frameworks

Progression Pathways

Statewide Science Assessment Information

Biology End of Course (EOC) Exam Information

Laboratory Science Safety Documents

Elementary STEM Fair

Environmental Studies Center

Secondary STEM Fair

• MCSD STEM Activities Coordinator Information