Community Science Fair

*Announcement! The application deadline has been extended to October 1

Join us for a day of discovery, creativity, and innovation at our Community Science Fair! The theme for the 2026 WiSciFest is “The Science of Us! - A Celebration of the Brain and Body.”

Participants of all ages are invited to showcase experiments, research projects, engineering ideas, and scientific discoveries. Whether you are a first-time scientist or an experienced researcher, this event is designed to celebrate curiosity and learning.

Room: Second Floor: The Community Room & Lake-Facing Windows
Age range: All Ages
Registration Required: https://forms.gle/MBV9fciTNU79MBFX9

Registration Information
Registration Deadline: October 1

Registered participants will receive:

• A participant information packet
• One standard tri-fold display board
• Judging Categories
• Projects will be judged using age-appropriate scientific standards.
  
  
  • Elementary & Middle School:
    • Demonstrations or simple experiments
    • Focus on using the scientific method and creative presentation
  • High School
    • Original research or engineering solutions
    • Focus on quantitative data, multiple trials, and cited research
  • Adults
    • Advanced research, citizen science, or human-impact data
    • Focus on real-world application, data integrity, and depth of analysis

General Participation Rules

1. Originality: All projects must be the work of the entrant(s). Adults may guide participants but should not complete the work for them.
2. Team Size: Maximum of 3 members per project. Mixed-age teams will compete in the category of the oldest member.
3. Safety First: Open flames, dangerous chemicals, explosives, and illegal substances are prohibited.
4. Ethics: Projects involving human subjects must be minimal risk. Participants should obtain informed consent from anyone involved in testing or surveys.

Display & Setup Guidelines

• Standard tri-fold display boards should not exceed 36” tall x 48” wide
• Displays should include:
  • Project title
  • Research question
  • Hypothesis
  • Procedures
  • Data (charts, graphs, photos, etc.)
  • Conclusion
• Projects requiring electricity must request access during registration and provide a grounded 3-prong extension cord.
• Live animals, glass containers, and spillable liquids are not permitted.

We look forward to seeing your creativity, innovation, and scientific exploration at this year’s fair!