Getting Started

Please review the requirements outlined in the Eligibility Guide.  If you have any questions, please contact badgersciencefair at gmail dot com.

Step 1:

If you are a senior high student, please submit the Student Interest Form.  This form lets us know that you are interested in entering a project. If you are a junior high student, please use Junior High Fair Student Interest Form.

Step 2:

Think about a project or idea you are interested in studying.  Discuss your ideas with parents, teachers, or student advisors.  Sometimes, if you get stuck, you might have to consider another topic. We have a page of Resources available if you’d like some ideas.

Step 3:

Review the forms you will need for your project.

Begin your project journal.   Make notes in your journal on the method that pertains to your project.  Document everything.
Consult with your mentors during your project work.

Step 4:

Complete your forms before you begin your project.  If you need help in determining which forms are required for your project, or if you have questions about the content of the forms, contact us by email us at badgersciencefair at gmail dot com

Step 5:

Complete the Student Registration Form.  Each team member must complete a Student Registration Form, and the team leader will submit one packet of forms/documents for the team.  Project forms must be kept on a Google Drive folder, which will be created for you when you complete your Student Registration form. See Step 5.

Begin assembling your display board using these guidelines. We also have a page for advice on how to best build your display.

Please do not include any logos or names of schools, colleges, companies, or businesses. These will need to be removed or covered if you bring them to BSSEF and may delay your project being admitted or judged!

Step 6:

Assemble your packet.   The deadline for you to send us your packet is March 1, 2024.

a.  Make sure all forms are dated (with the required date) and signed (if required to be signed).

b.  Complete the on-line Specialty Award Self Selection Form.  Complete one form per project/team and press “submit”.

c.  Complete the Photo/Data Use Waiver form, sign and include with your packet.  Each team member must complete their own form.

d.  Scan and email us your forms and files.  Keep your original hard-copies, they will be needed when you attend BSSEF and if you win then advance to ISEF.

e.  Pay the registration fee of $20.00 per student.  (Junior High is $10.00 per student.) We accept checks or cash the day of the fair and checks via mail. We also accept credit cards, debit, or Paypal all through Square. Be advised, please check with your teacher or advisor before you send us payment! Some schools may be paying for a group of students all at once. Please see our Payment page for the details.

Step 7:

Please bring all hard copy forms with the official signatures to BSSEF with you. We need original signatures on your forms. If you advance to ISEF, it will save some time to have our volunteers to review the necessary forms.