FAQs

Do I need to bring tables to the Science Fair?

No. Tables will be provided by the school or rented by Region 6. Please make sure you read any updates by the Regional Chair.

Why can't I access certain documents?

Many document are available to the public for viewing, while others are procedures for sponsors. Only sponsors are allowed to edit certain documents because they participated in all the meetings and were training regarding those documents. Some documents are copyrighted, thus not allowed to be viewed publicly.

How many judges are needed per project?

Need 1 judge for every 2 projects. Ex: If you have 23 student projects. You would need 12 judges. 23/2 = 11.5, round up.

Can I use Best in Category (BIC) judges are regular judges too?

No. Regular judging starts at 9 am until 12:00 pm. BIC judges start at 10 am until 2 pm. Different times, different judges.

Need 1 judge for every 30 projects. If you have 31 projects, then you would need 2 judges.

Do I need a BIC judge?

Technically, No. But, then your student will not be eligible to receive a BIC award without having a judge representing the school.

Does a sponsor have to be at there the day of the fair?

It is highly recommended to be there on the day of the fair. The Fair chairs need to talk with the sponsor if there are technical issues with display or project procedures that may disqualify the student. Students also look for their sponsor for help during the fair as well. Sponsors are also required to volunteer for various positions throughout the fair. If you are not helping out Saturday, then you should sign up for Friday night activities. Sponsors will get all awards for the school at the sponsors meeting after the awards ceremony.

Does Region 6 pay anything to state?

No, Sponsors register with state by school directly and then that is all that State is paid. We do not pay IJAS State anything.

If a student has another obligation that day, can they be judged 1st?

In many cases, science fair will occur at the same time you have other events that day. You will have to decide which event is more important. If you can't make project session, then you can participate in paper session or vice versa. It is possible to request to be judged early, but there is no guarantee it will be honored.

If a student has another obligation that day, can they sent another student to represent them?

At NO point is it acceptable to only send a partner to represent you. Judges expect you to be there, no one else. As stated above, you will have to decide which event is more important to attend.