The Mississippi Science and Engineering Fair Region II is one of seven science fairs held in the state of Mississippi annually. Participants from schools in Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Jefferson, Madison, Rankin and Warren counties convene to present an estimated 1,500 projects in the areas of mathematics, science and technology. The winners of this event go on to compete in the State and International Science and Engineering Fairs.
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Region II Eligibility (Grades 1-6)
- Any student in grades 1-6 or equivalent is eligible.
- School must be located within Region II. Region II is comprised of: Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Jefferson, Madison, Rankin and Warren Counties.
- Maximum School Registrations - Participation in any Regional Mississippi Fair is limited to a maximum of 3 entrants in each of the announced categories included in each of the two (2) classes. For a school having grades 1 through 6 the maximum number of science fair entries in class 1 (grades 1-3) from that school would be 60. The maximum number of entries in class 2 (grades 4-6) from that same school would be 18.
- Preregistration - In all cases preregistration is required. A 2010 Mississippi
Science & Engineering Fair Registration Form (or
exact facsimile thereof) MUST be (1) Completed, (2) Signed by the parent
and sponsoring teacher, and (3) Received by Region II by 5:00 p.m., Friday,
February 19, 2010 along with registration fee. A $10.00 registration fee
must be included per participant.
- Each student may enter only one project which covers research done during June 2009 - February 2010.
- Maximum Size of Display:
76 cm (30 in deep)
122 cm (48 in wide)
274 cm (108) in height including table
Region II Eligibility (Grades 7-12)
- Any student in grades 7-12 or equivalent is eligible, none of whom has
reached 21 on or before May 1.
- School must be located within Region II. Region II is comprised of:
Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Jefferson, Madison, Rankin and Warren Counties.
- Maximum School Registrations - Participation in any Regional Mississippi
Fair is limited to a maximum of three (3) entrants in each of the 10 announced
categories indicated in each of the three (3) classes. Region II does not accept team
projects for Class 3 (grades 7-8). The maximum number of entries for Class 3 is 30.
The maximum number of entries for Classes 4 (grades 9-10) and 5 (grades 11-12) is 63--30 per
class plus a maximum of 3 team projects. Team project participation is limited to
3 projects in any of the 10 announced categories. Team projects are limited to grades 9-12 only.
- Preregistration - In all cases preregistration is required. The student
registration form must be submitted on-line for each participant. The 2010 Mississippi
Science & Engineering Fair (MSEF) Registration Form No. MSEF-98 must
be: (1) Completed, (2) signed by the student, (3) Signed by the parent,
(4) signed by the sponsoring teacher, and (5) received by Region II by
5:00 p.m., Friday, February 19, 2010. The registration fee for participation
is $10.00 per student. Prepayment MUST accompany each participant registration. The DEADLINE
for receipt of all registrations is 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 19, 2010. Schools must submit
ONE school check, cashier's check or money order for registration fees made payable to
MSEF-Region II.
- Each school must have a Local Scientific Review Committee (SRC) and
an Institutional Review Board.
- Each student may enter only one project which covers research done during
June 2009 - February 2010.
- Team projects may have a maximum of three members. Team project participation
is limited to 2 team projects in any of the 15 subcategories. Team exhibitors
can only be from grades 9-12 and must be comprised of students of
the same class. At least two of the members must be present for judging.
- Maximum Size of Display:
76 cm (30 in deep)
122 cm (48 in wide)
274 cm (108) in height including table
76 cm (30 in deep)
122 cm (48 in wide)
274 cm (108) in height including table
| Project Categories/Descriptions (Click project title to reveal description.) |
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0100 Behavioral & Social Sciences
Human and animal behavior, social and community relationships--psychology, sociology, anthropology,
archaeology, ethology, linguistics, learning, perception, urban, problems, reading problems,
public opinion surveys, educational testing, etc.
0200 Biochemistry
Chemistry of life processes -- molecular biology, molecular genetics, enzymes, photosynthesis,
blood chemistry, protein chemistry, food chemistry, hormones, etc.
0300 Botany
0400 Chemistry
0500 Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences
Space Science--Astronomy, planetary science, etc.
0600 Engineering, Computers, & Math
Computer Science--Study and development of computer hardware, software engineering, internet networking and communications, graphics (including human interface), simulations/virtual reality or computational science (including data structures, encryption, coding and information theory). Mathematics--Development of formal logical systems or various numerical and algebraic computations, and the application of these principles -- calculus, geometry, abstract algebra, number theory, statistics, complex analysis, and probability. 0700 Medicine & Health
0800 Microbiology
0900 Physics
1000 Zoology
1100 Team Projects (grades 9-12 only)
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Science Fair Coordinators or school representatives interested in participating in the workshop should complete the online registration form and submit it by email or return it to MSEF Region II, JSU Box 17087, Jackson, MS 39217 or faxed to (601)979-1633. For additional information, contact Joe L. Whitfield at (601)979-1603 or joe.l.whitfield@jsums.edu. 2010 Coordinators Workshop Registration Form
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2010 Coordinators Workshop Registration Form More MSEF Region II Forms Coming Soon!!!
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MSEF Region II SRC/IRB Co-Chairs You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the forms on our site. Use this link to download
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| Participants With Special Needs Participants with
special needs: Please call (601)979-1603 or TTY (601)979-6919 if you will need special
assistance during the fair. Your advance notice will ensure that assistance and
accommodations will be available for you. These
services will be provided for participants with special needs or disabilities.
Parking for these individuals will be available on the North side of the
building if the appropriate decal or car tag is displayed.
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The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) —the world's largest pre-college science competition—provides an opportunity for the best young scientists from around the globe to share ideas, showcase cutting-edge science projects, and compete for over $4 million in awards and scholarships. ISEF General Information ISEF Rules and Guidelines Student/Teacher Resources |
Las Angeles, California, May 8-13, 2011 |
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Coordinators Workshop Registration Deadline................................. October 14, 2010
Coordinators Workshop (Pre-registration required).......................... October 21, 2010
Mississippi e-Center
School Registration Deadline............................................................November 12, 2010
2011 MSEF Registration Forms Deadline......................................... February 11, 2011
MSEF Region II Lower Fair (Grades 1-6).......................... Thursday, March 24, 2011
Jackson State University
Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly Center
MSEF Region II Upper Fair (Grades 7-12).............................. Friday, March 25, 2011
Jackson State University
Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly Center
Mississippi Science & Engineering State Fair................................ Week of March 28th
(Grades 7-12 Only)
Location: TBA
Intel International Science & Engineering Fair..................................... May 8-13, 2011
Las Angeles, California
| REGION II EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Dr. Mark G. Hardy, Dean, College of Science, Engineering and Technology Dr. Paul B. Tchounwou, Associate Dean, College of Science, Engineering and Technology Dr. Robert Whalin. Associate Dean, College of Science, Engineering and Technology Mr. Shelton Swanier, Assistant Dean, College of Science, Engineering and Technology Mr. Joe L. Whitfield, MSEF Region II Director, College of Science, Engineering and Technology Dr. Wilbur Walters, MSEF Region II Co-Director, College of Science, Engineering and Technology REGION II OPERATING COMMITTEE Dr. Wilbur Walters, SRC Chairperson Dr. Jacqueline J. Stevens, SRC/IRB Vice Chair Dr. Abdul K. Mohamed, Dean Emeritus, College of Science, Engineering and Technology Dr. Greg Begonia, Chair, Department of Biology Dr. John Colonias, Chair, Department of Technology Dr. Sonny Bolls, Community Representative Dr. Hongtao Yu, Chair, Department of Chemistry Mr. Marquis Griffin, Department of Computer Science Dr. Farshad Amini, Chair, Department of Civil Engineering Dr. Mahmond Manzoul, Chair, Department of Computer Engineering Cap. Robert Daniels, Department of Public Safety Mr. Buddy Bounds, Jackson Public School District Dr. Willie Brown, Vice President for Information Technology Chief Rebecca Coleman, Department of Public Safety Dr. Mehri Fadavi, Department of Physics, Atmospheric Science and Geosciences Ms. Jean Frazier, Director, Office of Public Information Mr. Wayne Goodwin, Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management Dr. Curtis Johnson, Director, President's Office of Accountability and Coordination Dr. Loretta Moore, Chair, Department of Computer Science |
