REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR ALL SCHOOLS

Students - If you are looking for Science Fair ideas ... please go to our website  http://acsef.org  and look at the menu bar for TIPS and RULES

http://www.acsef.org/generalrule.html

Rules: Rules click

You all know that if a teacher gives you a detailed rubric before you are given a particular assignment - it makes the assignment product and usually the grade too - have a better outcome.

So use the following judging criteria for a science project and another for an engineering project as a "rubric" and ask yourself "did I do this"???  Judging Criteria for Science Projects 100 point scale

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How do I Register to participate at ACSEF & Submit an Application Packet?

ANSWER:  There are 2 (TWO) pathways to do so.

1. *If your school uses a selection process to determine which projects are eligible for ACSEF - Look at Pathways 1A and 1B - PATHWAYS

2. *If your school does NOT use a selection process to determine which projects are eligible for ACSEF - Look at Pathways 2A and 2B -   PATHWAYS

Directions for: Registering to Participate at ACSEF 

**Registration creates a dashboard to submit an application and application fee - It is not the same as an application. Registration temporarily holds a spot at ACSEF - Uploading a completed application packet insures the spot once it is reviewed and approved by ACSEF. 

There is a $30 per person registration and application processing and storage fee. This fee is non-refundable.  Contact the fair director if the fee poses a family hardship. 

DON'T WAIT FOR THE FINAL DEADLINE TO DO THIS!

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*Application packet is required for participation. Obtain the application packet and instructions for completing and uploading from the CHART LINK BELOW. DON'T WAIT FOR THE FINAL DEADLINE TO DO THIS!

WARNING - do not register or obtain an application packet until you have read PATHWAYS TO REGISTRATION

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REGISTRATION STEPS

Registration Steps with screen shots.pdf  

Get the Application Packet & Instructions for Completing and Uploading to your Project Dashboard below

APPLICATION PACKET SELECTION CHART

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                ACSEF is a 100% volunteer run  501(C)(3) non-profit public charity organization.

Tax ID 45-1800245  

JOIN US AS WE STRIVE TO SHAPE THE NEXT GENERATION OF SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS

-Donate!  Become a PATRON - $25 or more from each participating FAMILY will keep ACSEF in operation as a 501(C)(3) public charity in the eyes of the IRS - 1/3 of our funding must be from private donors!    

All donations receive a tax deductable receipt using our Tax ID 45-1800245

BECOME AN ACSEF PATRON - click the link below to be directed to our PayPal donation site♥

Become A Patron of ACSEF

-Volunteer! We need volunteers on a year round basis 1-2 hours a month not just during the 3 days of the fair!  AND we also have 2 open positions on our organizing board - Publicity and Facilities Coordinator. Your gift of time is so valuable!  

Become a member of the Organizing Board

or

SIGN UP TO HELP 1 OR OR MORE DAYS AT THE SCIENCE FAIR  - Individuals, Families, Corporations, Local Businesses - Volunteers don't just do the work...they make it work!

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR ALL SCHOOLS

Welcome Alameda County Teachers!

                ACSEF is a 100% volunteer run  501(C)(3) non-profit public charity organization.

Tax ID 45-1800245   

JOIN US AS WE STRIVE TO SHAPE THE NEXT GENERATION OF SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS

-Donate!  Become a PATRON - $25 or more from each participating FAMILY will keep ACSEF in operation as a 501(C)(3) public charity in the eyes of the IRS - 1/3 of our funding must be from private donors!    

All donations receive a tax-deductable receipt using our Tax ID 45-1800245

-Donate!  Become a PATRON - $25 or more from each participating FAMILY will keep ACSEF in operation as a 501(C)(3) public charity in the eyes of the IRS - 1/3 of our funding must be from private donors!    

All donations receive a tax deductable receipt using our Tax ID 45-1800245

BECOME AN ACSEF PATRON - click the link below to be directed to our PayPal donation site♥

-Volunteer! We need volunteers on a year round basis 1-2 hours a month not just during the 3 days of the fair!  AND we also have 2 open positions on our organizing board - Publicity and Facilities Coordinator. Your gift of time is so valuable!  

Become a member of the Organizing Board

or

SIGN UP TO HELP 1 OR OR MORE DAYS AT THE SCIENCE FAIR  - Individuals, Families, Corporations, Local Businesses - Volunteers don't just do the work...they make it work!

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Please register - Judges are needed Saturday March 17th!  

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We hope you'll register at the link provided on the home page (just hit the back arrow or log in later to do so) https://acsef.zfairs.com. Teacher registration is free and easy!

Did you know that you can accomplish both Common Core AND the Next Generation Science Standards with ONE ASSIGNMENT - YES - Take a look at the graphic organizer at this link NGSS chart.pdf

By registering we'll be able to share tips and tricks to managing your student science fair projects, provide up to date fair information, get the support you may need from our trained teacher liaisons and be able to track your student's application status.

**If you teach at a Title 1 school:

- your students will be exempt from registration fees ($25.00 per person).  To do so ask your school Principal to email us at alamedacountysef@gmail.com  to verify the Title 1 status.  We'll then provide your school with a code so that when the students select your school from the drop down menu - they will automatically be exempted from registration fees.

- also there are a limited number of mini school science fair grants we can offer to purchase science fair related supplies for those students who are registered.  Contact us with "Title 1 mini grant" in the subject line at alamedacountysef@gmail.com 

**If you teach at a school that intends to pay the registration fees for each of the participating students:

- your student will be exempted from registration fees ($25 per person) and the school will be billed.  To do so ask your school Principal to email us at alamedacountysef@gmail.com to verify the school will accept billing and make payment for the registering students.  We'll then provide your school with a code so that when the students select your school from the drop down menu - they will automatically be exempted from registration fees and the school will be billed on or about February 25th. 

Other helpful links:

*Pathways to registration to ACSEF - There are 4 pathways dependent upon whether your school selects the projects that move on to ACSEF or not. And whether or not the student project needs our safety committee's approval of their project. PATHWAYS

*Project Proposal Summary (400 ords or less) 400 word or less project description includes.pdf

*Sample project timeline relative to ACSEF due dates for registration and applications. Sample Timeline 2018.pdf

Rules: Rules click

You all know that as a teacher ifyou give students a detailed rubric before an  assignment - it makes the assignment product and usually the grade too - have a better outcome.

So we encourage students to use the following judging criteria for a science project and another for an engineering project as a "rubric" and to ask themselves "did I do this"???  Judging Criteria for Science Projects 100 point scale

*****

How do I Register to participate at ACSEF & Submit an Application Packet?

ANSWER:  There are 2 (TWO) pathways to do so.

1. *If your school uses a selection process to determine which projects are eligible for ACSEF - Look at Pathways 1A and 1B - PATHWAYS

2. *If your school does NOT use a selection process to determine which projects are eligible for ACSEF - Look at Pathways 2A and 2B -   PATHWAYS

Directions for: Registering to Participate at ACSEF 

**Registration creates a dashboard to submit an application and application fee - It is not the same as an application. Registration temporarily holds a spot at ACSEF - Uploading a completed application packet insures the spot once it is reviewed and approved by ACSEF. 

DON'T WAIT FOR THE FINAL DEADLINE TO DO THIS!

*****

*Application packet is required for participation. Obtain the application packet and instructions for completing and uploading from the CHART LINK BELOW. DON'T WAIT FOR THE FINAL DEADLINE TO DO THIS!

WARNING - do not register or obtain an application packet until you have read PATHWAYS TO REGISTRATION  

*****

REGISTRATION STEPS

Registration Steps with screen shots.pdf  

Get the Application Packet & Instructions for Completing and Uploading to your Project Dashboard below

APPLICATION PACKET SELECTION CHART

Judges: 

3/8/18    Judges Registration is now closed.  We look forward to your continued participation during the 2019 science fair. Dates TBD - Contact Judging Coordinator Suzette Takei by phone at 510-468-6767. Thank you for considering ACSEF and we hope to see you next year in March 2019.

Please register here at this site. It's free and easy AND we need you on Saturday March 17, 2018 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Your volunteering includes Free parking, a gormet breakfast & lunch and refreshments throughout your day. But most of all being a judge is the ultimate in giving back to your community and an opportunity to make a positive impact on some really awesome up and coming scientists and engineers!

Our judging coordinator (and fair co-director) Suzette Takei will be in touch with all of the details involved and an introductory judges prepration packet prior to the fair. Thank you in advance.

Please read below:

If you are volunteering to judge high school projects you must have an advanced degree (Masters or PhD) or a minimum of 5 years experience in the field you select to judge and agree to the Ethics Policies below*.

If you are volunteering to judge middle school projects an advanced degree is recommended but not required providing you have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field you select to judge or are a high school teacher in the field you select to judge and agree to the Ethics Policies below*.

*Synopsys Alameda County Science & Engineering Fair Ethics Policies:

I agree to act in a positive and ethical manner in which each student encountered is treated fairly and respectfully. Privileged information or ideas that are obtained through my attendance at the fair or volunteer service will be kept confidential by me and I will not use such information or ideas nor disclose such information or ideas to third parties. I understand that any information presented by students is the property of the student and will not be shared or discussed in any manner outside of the project or judging rooms, nor profit made from this information.

I agree to hold harmless the Alameda County Science & Engineering Fair Association and their directors, employees, agents, volunteers, sponsors, contributors and contractors against any injury, liability and claims resulting from my participation as a volunteer or judge during the event.

I agree to disclose all conflicts, potential conflicts and perceived conflicts of interest resulting from direct competitive, collaborative or other relationships with any of the students and to recuse myself from specific events/locations/conversations in such circumstances while volunteering or judging.

Furthermore I acknowledge that I have read and agree to abide by the following harassment policy protecting all Synopsys ACSEF participants and volunteers from harassment and sexual harassment by another Synopsys ACSEF participant or other person for any reason including, but not limited to: age, national origin, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, ancestry and/or veteran status and understand ACSEF responsibility to investigate such claims.

In conclusion, I agree to notify Synopsys ACSEF Director or Assistant Director immediately if I become aware of any circumstance that would potentially compromise my ability to attend the event or fulfill my volunteer duties. alamedacountysef@gmail.com