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- Any student in grades 1-6 or equivalent is eligible.
- Schools 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 per category per class. For a school having grades 1 through 6 the maximum number of science fair entries from that school would be 60 (30 from class 1 and 30 from class 2).
- Preregistration -Preregistration is required for all classes. The on-line registration process must be completed for each participant and the Registration Form must
be: (1) printed, (2) signed by the parent
and sponsoring teacher, and (3) Received by Region II by 5:00 p.m., Friday,
February 17, 2012 along with registration fee. A $12.00 registration fee
must be included per participant.
- Each student may enter only one project which covers research done during June 2011 - February 2012.
- Maximum Size of Display:
76 cm (30 in deep)
122 cm (48 in wide)
274 cm (108) in height including table
- 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 3 projects per category
per class. The maximum number of projects for Class 3 (grades 7-8) is 30.
The maximum number of projects for Classes 4 (grades 9-10) and 5 (grades 11-12) is 30 per
class plus 3 team projects. Region II does not accept team
projects for Class 3. Team projects are limited to grades 9-12 only, however, no more than 3 team projects per school may compete. Teams may compete in any of the 10 categories.
- Preregistration -Preregistration is required for all classes. The on-line registration process must be completed for each participant and the Registration Form must
be: (1) printed, (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 17, 2012. The registration fee for participation
is $12.00 per student. Payment in full MUST accompany each participant registration batch. The DEADLINE
for receipt of all registrations is 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2012. 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 2011 - February 2012.
- Team projects may have a maximum of three members. Team exhibitors
must be in grades 9-12 and must be comprised of students of
the same class. Each member must register on-line individually. Team participation
is limited to 3 projects per school. 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
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Study of plant life -- agriculture, agronomy, horticulture, forestry, plant taxonomy, plant physiology,
plant pathology, plant genetics, hydroponics, algae, etc.
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Study of nature and composition of matter and laws governing it--physical chemistry, organic
chemistry (other than biochemistry), inorganic chemistry, materials, plastics, fuels, pesticides,
metallurgy, soil chemistry, etc.
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Earth Science--Geology, minerology, physiography, oceanorgraphy, meteorology, climatology, speleology,
seismology, geography, etc.
Space Science--Astronomy, planetary science, etc.
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Environmental Science--Study of pollution (air, water, and land) sources and their control; echology.
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Engineering--Technology, projects that directly apply scientific principles to manufacturing and practical uses --
civil, mechanical, aeronautical, chemical, electrical, photographic, sound, automotive, marine,
heating and refrigerating, transportation, enviormental engineering, etc.
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.
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Study of diseases and health of humans and animals--dentistry, pharmacology, pathology,
ophthalmology, nutrition, sanitation, pediatrics, dermatology, allergies, speech and hearing, etc.
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Biology of microorganisms -- bacteriology, virology, protozoology, fungi, bacterial genetics, yeast, etc.
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Theories, principles, and laws governing energy and effect of energy on matter--solid state, optics,
acoustics, particle, nuclear,atomic, plasma, superconductors, fluid and gas dynamics, thermodynamics,
semiconductors, magnetism, quantum mechanics, biophysics, etc.
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Study of animals--animal genetics, ornithology, ichthyology, herpetology, entomology, animal
ecology, paleontology, cellular physiology, circadian rthythms, animal husbandry, cytology, histology,
animal physiology, invertebrate neurophysiology, studies of invertebrates, etc.
MSEF Region II Registration Links
The following links will only be active during the period of January 2, 2012 through February 17, 2012. School ACCESS CODES will be emailed to registered school Coordinators. Any information inputted during the trial period has been erased. The system will automatically close at 5:00 p.m., February 17, 2012. Therefore, no registration can be inputted beyond that date and time.
JUDGE Registration
Online Registration Tutorial Video
Online Student Registration Access
MSEF Region II Information Packet
2012 Forms
2012 MSEF Regional Directory
2012 School Registration Form
2012 Coordinators' Packet
2012 Registered Schools
2012 Exhibitors General Information
Directions to the Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly Center (Region II Science Fair Venue)
Questions regarding schools and/or participants registration may be directed to Joe L. Whitfield by any of the following means. Questions regarding SRC/IRB committees or Forms may be directed to Dr. Walters or Dr. Stevens.
Additional resource materials are available for download under the ISEF tab.
Special Accommodations Request Form
Student/Teacher Resource
ScienceBuddies.org
Education.com
Science News for Kids
The Archimedes Initiative
The Winning Science Fair Project
Steps of the Scientific Method
2012 Exhibitors General Information
Directions to the Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly Center (Region II Science Fair Venue)
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.
The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), a program of Society for Science & the Public, the world's largest international pre-college science competition, is coming to Pittsburgh May 13 - 18, 2012!
The premier global science competition for students in grades 9–12 provides an annual forum for more than 1,500 high school students from 65 countries, regions, and territories to display their independent research.
ISEF General Information
ISEF Rules and Guidelines
Student/Teacher Resources
REGION II EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Dr. Paul B. Tchounwou, Interim Dean, College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Dr. Robert Whalin. Associate Dean, College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Dr. Loretta Moore, Interim 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
Chief Tyrone Kidd, Department of Public Safety
Mr. Buddy Bounds, Jackson Public School District
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. Gordon Skelton, Interim Chair, Department of Computer Science
Dr. Tor Kwembe, Chair Department of Mathematics