In 2011, the Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair (PRSEF) will celebrate its 72nd year of open competition of research projects in the fields of science, mathematics and engineering on April 1 (competition day) and April 2 (awards ceremony) at Heinz Field. This competition is open to all students in grades 6-12 from 23 counties in Western Pennsylvania and three counties in West Virginia.

As the only local International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) affiliated fair, PRSEF will nominate Senior Division students to attend ISEF in 2011.

2011 Registration Forms
Download 2011 PRSEF Guidebook
Download 2011 ISEF Prelimary Application

Deadlines:

• School Registration - Nov. 15, 2010
• Student Registration - January 14, 2011 except those require pre-approval and schools with school science fairs.
• Pre-approval Projects: Human subjects, non-human vertebrate animals, potentially hazardous biological agents and hazardous chemicals, activities and devices must be submitted by November 30, 2010.
• School Science Fairs: Must contact the PRSEF office at 412-237-1534 prior to January 1, 2011 to make special arrangements.

• One copy of research paper and application February 11, 2011  
• One copy of research paper emailed February 11, 2011
• Final paperwork submission to ISEF by winners - April 6, 2011
• ISEF prep session - April 2011

Friday, September 03, 2010