Are you a young and inquisitive mind looking to explore the exciting world of science and technology? If so, you are cordially invited to the TMSA STEM Fair 2023, a remarkable event that promises to inspire and challenge your scientific knowledge! This year, the fair is back, and it's bigger and better than ever, offering an opportunity for students in grades 6-10 to showcase their innovative ideas and projects in a variety of categories.
Date: December 9, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: TMSA Secondary School
STEAM Fair Info 2023-2024 (Parent Explanation Packet)
STEAM Fair Info 2023-2024 Information Book
Who Can Participate?
If you're a student in grades 6-10, you are eligible to participate in the TMSA STEM Fair. Your school project is mandatory, and it's a chance for you to explore your scientific curiosity and demonstrate your knowledge.
Project Development Steps:
To ensure that you're well-prepared for the event, here's an overview of the project development steps and deadlines:
STEP-1 (Finding Project Idea/Making Observations): Draft by 10/6/2023, Final by 10/13/2023 (Checkpoint)
STEP-2 (Construct a Hypothesis): 10/20/2023 (Following STEP 1-2)
STEP-3 (Test the Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment): 11/13/2023
STEP-4 (Analyze the Data and Draw a Conclusion): 11/27/2023 (Checkpoint)
STEP-5 (Communicate the Results - Display Board): 12/1/2023
*** Dates are tentative; please contact your science teacher if an extension of the dates is needed.
Categories:
- Biological Science A
- Biological Science B
- Chemistry
- Earth/Environmental Science
- Physics & Mathematics
- Technology and Engineering
Awards and Prizes:
There will be exciting awards and certifications for category winners from both middle and high schools. The top three winners in each category will receive the opportunity of a lifetime - a trip to Orlando, Florida, including an overnight visit to NASA's Kennedy Space Center!
Middle School Projects:
- 1st Place- NASA Center Overnight Trip
- 2nd Place- NASA Center Overnight Trip
- 3rd Place- NASA Center Overnight Trip
- 4th Place: Xbox Series X
- 5th Place: Drone
- 6th Place: Tablet
High School Projects:
- 1st Place- NASA Center Overnight Trip
- 2nd Place- NASA Center Overnight Trip
- 3rd Place- NASA Center Overnight Trip
- 4th Place: Playstation V
- 5th Place: Drone
- 6th Place: Tablet
The TMSA STEM Fair is not just a competition; it's an experience that will ignite your passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It's a platform for young scientists to showcase their creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills. Beyond the prizes and awards, it's an opportunity to learn, grow, and meet like-minded peers who share your passion for STEM.
So, students, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Whether you're already an aspiring scientist or just curious to explore the wonders of the STEM world, the TMSA STEM Fair 2023 is the perfect place for you. Encourage your fellow students to join, and let's make this year's event a resounding success!
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact
[email protected] . We look forward to seeing you on December 9, 2023, at the TMSA STEM Fair. Let's embark on this incredible scientific journey together!
We will have the opportunity to attend Regional Region V Charter STEM Fair in January and Region V Charter level qualifiers will go to Region V STEM Fair February 28th. Please go to these websites for the regional fair form so you can make preparations already.
Regional Fair dates and information: https://ncsef.org/index.php/ncsef/nc-regional-fairs Regional
Fair paperwork and information: https://ncsefreg5.stemwizard.com/
Rules and Regulations for Region V : https://ncsef.org/index.php/rules/forms