Science and Engineering Fair

Demonstrate your knowledge

Where can students build robots, compare the results of dropping a Mentos in Coca Cola versus Pepsi, or perform taste tests on all different kinds of foods? At the Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair, students showcase projects that exhibit not only scientific, but creative, ideas. Within 11 categories, ranging from engineering and behavioral science to environmental science and astronomy, students perform experiments, test theories, record observations, and learn more about the scientific process.     

Almost 600 students come to the Science and Engineering Fair from 15 counties in South Dakota and Iowa. Ranging in age from sixth to twelfth grade, students compete for more than $7,000 in awards and scholarships from SDSU and community organizations. And, not only do we honor student achievement, but we recognize outstanding teachers through several awards, as well.    

The grand champions win an all-expense-paid trip to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair held every year in May. At the ISEF, students will compete again, only this time about 1,500 students from all over the United States and more than 50 countries come together to present their discoveries.  

If you are interested in participating in the ESDSEF, first read through the rules and application procedures, and don't forget to check out this year's awards.