Students in grades 6 through 12 have the opportunity to compete in the Texas State Science Fair Competition. This competition is held during January, February, and March and includes more than 20 categories covering engineering, life sciences, and physical sciences. The best students in the high school division are rewarded with a scholarship to attend the Governor's prestigious Academy of Science and Technology Champions. The University of Texas at Arlington-Fort Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair (UTA-FWRSEF) is the longest-running science fair in the United States, bringing together several hundred student exhibitors from a ten-county area of North Texas.
To participate in the Intel ISEF, students must pass at least one level of competence: participate in a regional, state, or national science fair that is affiliated with the Intel ISEF. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) sponsors the Texas Science and Engineering Fair to spark student interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields of study and careers. The Regional Science Fair is affiliated with the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Students participating in the event develop STEM skills that can prepare them for a high-demand job in Texas.
The idea of a science fair for elementary and high school students in the area originated in 1987 with Dr. Students entering the junior or senior division will be promoted to the Texas Science and Engineering Fair. The Texas Science and Engineering Fair will be organized in person by the Department of Engineering of Texas A& M University starting in March 2024. The fair will require more than 350 judges for more than 20 categories covering engineering, life sciences, and physical sciences. Science and engineering fairs offer students advanced education in science, mathematics, engineering, and social sciences.
The finalists can participate as a team or participate individually in the science and engineering fair competition. Participating in this competition allows students to gain practical experience in all areas of science while also preparing them for a successful career in STEM fields.
