WSSEF - Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Please go to the registration page and print the forms and follow the directions on where to send them. If you have any problems please contact registration@wssef.org.

Friday Noon - 3:00 p.m. Friday 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Grades 1 to 6 Team Projects Grades 1 to 6 Grades 7 to 12 Team Projects Grades 7 to 12

Friday 4:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. Grades 1 to 6 Team Projects Grades 1 to 6 Grades 7 to 12 Team Projects Grades 7 to 12

This is a hard question to answer. We try to be completed with judging by 10:00 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday. However, our success is dependent on two factors. The first is the number of entries and the second is the number of judges. When every entry in a category has been judged and the first place winners posted an announcement will be made releasing that category. Every attempt is made to judge and release the younger students first on Friday night.

A team of judges will interview every student at least once. Teams of judges are made up of a minimum of two volunteers. The team goes through a training session prior to judging. Additionally, several other teams who are judging for special awards may also interview some of the students.

Posted first place winners from Friday Night need to be by their projects by 8:30 a.m. Saturday for Best of Category judging. Students in 9 - 12th grade and Senior Team Projects need to have their projects set up and ready for judging by 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
All participants are invited to the Awards Ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. This ceremony usually lasts about one to two hours.

Yes! It is very important to stay with your exhibit until your category or grade is released. Besides the WSSEF judges, there are a number of other judging teams that may judge you. The WSSEF judging team may also come back and ask additional questions.

Projects can be picked up between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. All projects must be left until then so awards can be placed on them. If projects are removed before awards are made, the student will NOT receive their awards. If for some reason you cannot be there to pick up your exhibit, the Fair asks you to make arrangements with a classmate or friend. Exhibits left behind after 7:30 p.m. will be considered abandoned and disposed of accordingly.

Why can't I have plants, animals, food, soil, or water as part of my science project exhibit?

These items and others are prohibited by the International Science and Engineering Fair rules, which we abide by. For specific prohibitions see the Exhibit Requirements on the Rules Page.

Every year the WSSEF faces the challenge to get qualified judges. If you are interested in judging, please email headjudge@wssef.org or see theVolunteers page.

Being entirely a volunteer organization, the WSSEF depends heavily on volunteers prior to and during the fair. Some of the volunteer opportunities available during the fair are check-in table, registration, building security, runner, and answer desk. If you are interested please email volunteers@wssef.org or see the Volunteers page.

For Further Questions please email: fairdirector@wssef.org

Friday Noon - 3:00 p.m.	Friday 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Grades 1 to 6 Team Projects Grades 1 to 6	Grades 7 to 12 Team Projects Grades 7 to 12

Friday 4:00 p.m.	Saturday 9:00 a.m.
Grades 1 to 6 Team Projects Grades 1 to 6	Grades 7 to 12 Team Projects Grades 7 to 12