Fort Worth Regional
Science and Engineering Fair
2012

2013 Fair Schedule

Important Dates

December 14, 2012

Projects needing approval from the Scientific Review Committee (SRC) must be approved either by a local SRC or the FWRSEF SRC.

January 25, 2013

Registration deadline

February 24–25, 2013

The 62^nd Fort Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair at the College Park Events Center at The University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, Texas (see maps). Schedule of events available here.

March 26–29, 2013

The 2013 ExxonMobil Texas Science and Engineering Fair at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas

May 12 – 17, 2013 (Division I Only)

The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

June 2013 (Division II Only)

A selected number of middle school students will be nominated to enter their project via online application. From national entrants, 300 semifinalists will be selected, including 30 finalists who win an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC to compete in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS Competition.

FWRSEF Schedule

February 24, 2013

12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Project setup for all grades (Divisions I & II)

February 25, 2013

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Closed-Door Judging

10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Division I students (grades 9–12) demonstrate
their projects to the judges (mandatory).

Division II students (grades 6–8) demonstrate
their projects to the judges (optional).

11:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Science fair participants may participate in UTA Science and Engineering Fun activities provided by UTA. Prior registration required! Contact fair director for detailed information.

3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Public viewing, science show, and student activities

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Awards Ceremony

8:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Public viewing and teardown

9:00 PM

Exhibit hall closes. All projects must be removed by this time

Maps & Directions

Project Layout: displays set up in designated areas

Locations for Project Setup [PDF]

Venue: College Park Events Center

College Park Events Center Information

Parking Permit: print and display permit on front windshield

Download Parking Permit [PDF]

Parking Location: park only in areas marked as "Event Parking"

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Bus Parking Guidelines: busses may only park in designated areas.

UTA Bus Parking Guidelines [PDF]

FWRSEF Registration

Rules and Guidelines

FWRSEF Rules and Guidlines [PDF]

Download FWRSEF Rules and Guidelines

FWRSEF SRC Guide [powerpoint presentation]

Download FWRSEF SRC Guide

Intel ISEF Rules and Guidelines [PDF]

Download 2013 Intel ISEF Rules and Guidelines

Complete Intel ISEF Rules Booklet [PDF]

Download Complete 2013 Intel ISEF Rules Booklet

Teachers' Guide to the FWRSEF [PDF]

Download the Teachers' Guide

Forms

2013 FWRSEF Forms (Required)

Completion of these forms is required for 2013 fair registration.

• FWRSEF Registration Forms
  • FWRSEF Checklist
  • FWRSEF Entry Form
  • FWRSEF/EMTSEF Media Release Form
• Regional Abstract Form
• UTA Media Release Form

2013 Intel ISEF Forms (Required)

A completed set of ISEF Forms is required in order to register for the 2013 Fort Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

• Download 2013 ISEF forms

2013 Activity Participation Forms (Optional)

The following form is required for participation in the free science activities following project presentation:

• UTA and Radio Shack Release Agreement

Project Registration

Please complete and mail all forms to:

Dr. Yuan B. Peng, P.O Box 19528,
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX 76019-0528

Contact Information

For Questions about the 2011 Fair or rules contact

Dr. Yuan B. Peng, Fair Director, email: director@fwrsef.org

For questions about forming an SRB or IRC contact:

Dr. Michael Roner, SRC Chair, email: roner@uta.edu

For questions about becoming a supporter or volunteer for the Fort Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair contact:

Dr. Yuan B. Peng, Fair Director, email: director@fwrsef.org