Welcome to the Santa Cruz County Science and Engineering Fair!
Our Mission
The Santa Cruz County Science & Engineering Fair promotes diversity and high-quality scientific research and science education for K-12 students in Santa Cruz County.
Our Goals
The Santa Cruz County Science & Engineering Fair will provide the highest quality special events for students seeking opportunities in pre-collegiate scientific research, and world-class science and technology competitions.
The Santa Cruz County Science & Engineering Fair (SCCSF) is a regional academic science, mathematics, technology, and engineering competition for students in grades K-12. Through the generous support of Poly, Seagate Technology, SCCSF sponsors the Santa Cruz International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and California State Science Fair (CSSF) teams.
Welcome to the Santa Cruz County Science and Engineering Fair!
Dear Science & Engineering Fair Participant:
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education and Poly would like to welcome you to the Santa Cruz Science & Engineering Fair Website. Available to all students is the Science & Engineering Fair Guide, which will help you get started on your Science & Engineering Fair Project.
Access the Student Guide Here.
Santa Cruz Science & Engineering Fair will be on Saturday, March 13, 2021.
NO applicants will be registered after the deadline of March 1, 2021.
Some projects in Grades 6-12 need Scientific Review Committee (SRC) approval before experimentation. Please use the chart below to determine if your project needs approval before you begin your experiment.
If the chart indicates you need SRC approval, click "Create Account" above and follow the prompts to register. The site will automatically generate the forms you need to complete.
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Activity/Event
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Location
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Opens: Friday, November 22, 2020
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STUDENT Registration
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Online
https://ca-scc.zfairs.com
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Closes: Monday,
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March 1, 2021
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March 1-13, 2021
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Virtual Review of projects by Judges
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Online
https://ca-scc.zfairs.com
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Saturday, March 13, 2021
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Science and Engineering Fair Interview and Judging of Projects
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Virtual Interviews and Judging
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April 3, 2021
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Science & Engineering Fair Awards Ceremony
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Virtual Ceremony
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April 12 – 13, 2021
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California State Science Fair (For qualifying Junior & Senior division students only)
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California Science Center
Los Angeles, CA
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May 9-14, 2021
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International Science & Engineering Fair
(For the top Senior Division project only)
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Virtual
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Welcome to the Santa Cruz County Science and Engineering Fair!
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Dear Science & Engineering Fair Teacher / Coordinator:
Welcome to the Santa Cruz Science & Engineering Fair, and remember to mark your calendars!
The Santa Cruz Science & Engineering Fair is March 14, 2020, and the Awards Ceremony is date TBD!
On this website, you will find the Science & Engineering Fair Guide and the forms required for participation in the Santa Cruz County Science & Engineering Fair. All forms will be completed directly through this website. Science & Engineering Fair Guides may be downloaded and copied. Please pass this information on to interested students, parents, and teachers.
School registration is currently open. The deadline to complete the School Registration Form is November 18, 2019. Once your school has completed its' science fair, use the School Roster Form to enter the official names of the students that will represent your school. Remember, students must still complete registration to officially enter the Santa Cruz Science & Engineering Fair. Student registration closes on February 7th, 2020.
Access the Student Guide here.
Use the Certificate of Compliance for special projects only. Refer to the chart below to determine if a project needs a Certificate of Compliance. Project advisors or teachers must sign the certificate to certify that the experimental procedure used in special projects complies with regulations.
Some projects in Grades 6-12 need Scientific Review Committee (SRC) approval before experimentation. Please use the chart below to determine if your project needs approval before you begin your experiment.
If the chart indicates you need SRC approval, click "Create Account" above and follow the prompts to register. The site will automatically generate the forms you need to complete.
Each student must submit a permission form with registration materials before registration closes. All forms must be completed on this website by 5:00 PM on February 7th, 2020. Please contact us if you need assistance.
Sincerely,
Jennifer McRae, Science & Engineering Fair Coordinator
Santa Cruz County Office of Education
400 Encinal Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 466-5727
Fax: (831) 466-5846
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Welcome to the Santa Cruz County Science and Engineering Fair!
Dear Science & Engineering Fair Judge:
Please "Create Account" above and follow the prompts.
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education and Poly would like to thank you and welcome you to the Santa Cruz Science & Engineering Fair. Please note that the Santa Cruz Science & Engineering Fair is Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 9507, CA 95060.
Judges may preview projects from 5:00p.m. to 7:30p.m. on March 13th or from 8:00a.m. - 8:30a.m. on Saturday March 14th. (Previewing is encouraged but optional.) All judges must report to the judges' tent area for orientation at 8:00 a.m. Please see the Judges Guide linked below for more detailed information.
Science Fair Judges Guide 2020
Interviews and Judging:
- Primary (K-3) & Junior (6-8) from 9:00a.m. - 10:30a.m.
- Elementary (4-5) & Senior (9-12) 11:00am-1:00pm
- Final deliberations follow lunch. Most judges complete their duties by mid-afternoon. However, all judging closes at 5:00p.m.
- We will serve continental breakfast and lunch. Look for detailed schedules and instructions within the guide
We appreciate your contribution and want to thank you for your commitment as a science fair judge. Please encourage your colleagues to join us. Please contact us if you need more information.
Sincerely,
Jennifer McRae, Science & Engineering Fair Director
Santa Cruz County Office of Education,
400 Encinal Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 466-5727
jmcrae@santacruzcoe.org