Fact Sheet

ScienceMONTGOMERY is one of the largest Science Fairs in the U.S.

Hundreds of Middle School and High School students from about 40 area public and private schools participate every year.  Projects are entered in one of the following Categories:

Behavioral & Social Sciences
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering
Mathematics
Physics

Over 400 prizes including cash, scholarships, bonds, banquets, certificates, medals, merchandise, books, science camp, and internships are awarded each Fair.  This includes prizes from about 50 area science, technology and government organizations.

More than 200 volunteer judges representing many of the area’s premier science, technology and education organizations participate each year.

We are affiliated with the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).  The ISEF rules and regulations are followed for safe and ethical scientific research.  Senior High School ISEF Awards winners are sent, expenses paid, to the International Science and Engineering Fair in May.

ScienceMONTGOMERY is a 501(c)(3) organization of dedicated community volunteers.  We are entirely funded by leading science and education firms and organizations in Montgomery County and by individual donors.   Fair organizers and judges are community volunteers, who donate the time and effort required to put on the Fair.