Science and Engineering Fair
The Virtual 2021 North Museum Science and Engineering Fair (NMSEF) serves as Lancaster County’s only free, ISEF-affiliated science fair. Our fair is open to Lancaster County 7th – 12th grade students in public, private, or home schools. The Fair this year will be held online. If you missed the kick-off meeting held on September 17th, please contact Dave Musser, LEAD STEM Education Facilitator (717-358-4371) for a copy of the recorded Zoom meeting.
Winners of the North Museum Science and Engineering Fair advance to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, the world’s largest international pre-college science competition.
How to Enter the Fair
Teacher Registration – CLOSED
Student Registration – OPEN until November 6th (must have an adult sponsor)
Forms:
6A Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents
6B Human Vertebrate Animal Tissue
NMSEF Entry Form (Cover Sheet)
Please contact Dave Musser, LEAD STEM Education Facilitator (717-358-4371) with all questions concerning NMSEF 2021, or how to get involved in this year’s fair.
Resources
Important Dates to Remember for the 2020-2021 NMSEF
This is our official schedule of events for the 2021 NMSEF.
Safety and Display Guidelines
Curious about what is and what is not allowed in your project display for the fair? Use this handy checklist, or find even more details on the ISEF site: https://www.societyforscience.org/isef/international-rules/display-safety-rules/
NMSEF Entry Form (Cover Sheet)
Every project will include this sheet as the first page.
Rules Wizard
This tool will helps students determine which forms their project will require. Remember, in addition to a research plan with 5 sources, every project requires (at least) these forms: Entry Form (Cover Sheet), Form 1, Form 1a, Form 1b, Form 3.
ISEF Forms
Find all official ISEF Forms here, fully downloadable and fillable.
2021 ISEF Rule Book
Need details on rules and guidelines? Look at the rule book, and if you have any questions, please feel free to email Dave Musser, LEAD STEM Education Facilitator (dmusser@northmuseum.org).
ISEF Category Descriptions
Not sure which category your student’s project falls under? Consider the descriptions on this page, and please don’t hesitate to email/call with questions and our SRC will find an answer for you. The NMSEF combined a few of the categories (listed below) but the core content of all categories from ISEF are represented at NMSEF.
Sample Projects
We have assembled three sample projects for you to use as examples:
How You Can Help!
Sponsor and support student scientists who are innovators changing the world for the better.
Volunteer There are a many volunteer opportunities to pull off this massive event. Join in the fun and change the world.
Need inspiration for your science fair project?
Be a Judge For the Fair
The North Museum invites the community to be a part of this impressive competition by being a judge. Interested professionals from science-related fields (retiree’s welcome!) should register to receive information about becoming a judge. We need all the help we can get to evaluate projects from over 22 science categories. Use the link below and support this countywide, internationally affiliated competition! Training is provided and we promise you will be inspired by these impressive students! NMSEF Judges Registration
North Museum Science & Engineering Fair
Support innovative student scientists who are changing the world.