In 2012, the Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair (PRSEF) will celebrate its 73rd year of open competition of research projects in the fields of science, mathematics and engineering on March 30 (competition day) and March 31 (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 2012.

Get Involved! The Intel ISEF is coming to Pittsburgh May 13-18, 2012. More than 500 volunteers and 900 judges are needed. To register, visit Volunteer for Intel ISEF Pittsburgh.

2012 Registration Forms
Download 2012 PRSEF Guidebook
Download 2012 ISEF Prelimary Application

Deadlines:

• School Registration - Nov. 15, 2011
• Student Registration - January 13, 2012 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, 2011.
• School Science Fairs: Must contact the PRSEF office at 412-237-1534 prior to January 1, 2012 to make special arrangements.

• One copy of research paper and application February 10, 2012  
• One copy of research paper emailed February 10, 2012
• Final paperwork submission to ISEF by winners - April 4, 2012
• ISEF prep session - April 2012

Sunday, January 29, 2012