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Region 8 Western Regional Science & Engineering Fair

The 2023 Science Fair will be held at Western Carolina University
February 9-10 in the new Apodaca Science Building. 

Pre-Registration by January 6 is required.
Participants must register through the online STEM WIZARD.
All students must be accompanied by a supervising adult, teacher or parent. 

SCHEDULE – Thursday, February 9th (grades 3-5)

8:00-9:00: Check-in and set up projects in Apodaca
9:00-10:30: Judges only in the Science Project Area
9:00-9:15: Welcome from Dr. Forcino and Dean Kinner
9:15-9:45: Presentation by Patrick Brannon of Highlands Biological Station
9:45-10:45   Participating Students should stand beside their projects to answer judge’s questions. (Students only - no parents or teachers please)
10:45-11:30: Chemistry Magic Show
11:30-12:30: Lunch on your own (Find a sheet listing restaurants for lunch at the registration desk)
12:45-1:15: Awards Ceremony

SCHEDULE – Friday, February 10th (grades 6-12)

8:00-9:00: Check-in and set up projects in Apodaca
9:00-10:30: Judges only in the Science Project Area
9:00-9:15: Welcome from Dr. Forcino and Dean Kinner
9:15-9:45: Presentation by Patrick Brannon of Highlands Biological Station
9:45-10:45   Participating Students should stand beside their projects to answer judge’s questions. (Students only - no parents or teachers please)
10:30-12:30: Interactive science exhibits, tour science labs, and lunch on your own (Find a sheet listing restaurants for lunch at the registration desk)
12:45-1:15: Awards Ceremony

 

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