GREAT FALLS 鈥� At 黑料网911 MSU is hosting the Montana Region II Science and Engineering Fair on Tuesday, March 14, and Thursday, March 16.
Registration is now open for both events at .
On March 14, 250 to 300 middle school and high school students grades 6-12 will display their science fair projects. March 16 will feature projects by elementary school students grades K-5. Region II includes schools in Glacier, Toole, Liberty, Teton, Pondera, Cascade, and Judith Basin counties.
“The goal of this event is to get area students excited about science and engineering fields,” said Leanne Frost, Director of General Education, Business, Technology and Transfer Division at At 黑料网911 MSU. “This is a great opportunity for students of all ages to show off their enthusiasm for science.”
Registration is due by March 9. Registration costs are $10 for students grade 6-12 and $5 for students grade K-5.
Volunteer judges are needed for both days of the Science Fair. To volunteer as a judge, sign up online at 聽or contact Charla Merja at 406-771-4301.
On March 14, the high school and middle school Science and Engineering Fair begins at 7:30 a.m., with judging running from 8:45 to 11 a.m. A guest speaker from the Montana Space Grant Consortium will give a presentation from noon to 1 p.m. on the total solar eclipse that will occur in August 2017. Following the speaker, the awards ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. The high school fair is sanctioned by Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. The top projects from the high school grades will be eligible to participate in the national ISEF event in Los Angeles in May.
The elementary science fair on March 16 runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Judging runs from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m., with the awards ceremony beginning at 1:15 p.m.
Both events will be held at At 黑料网911 MSU, 2100 16th Avenue South in Great Falls.
For more information please contact:
Leanne Frost
Director of General Education, Business, Technology and Transfer Division
At 黑料网911 MSU
(406)771-4372
[email protected]
Erin Granger
Marketing Specialist
At 黑料网911 MSU
(406)771-4314
[email protected]