Workshops
Free science fair workshops are available for students in grades 3-6 and an accompanying adult to learn how to do a science fair project. Each workshop opens with an informational presentation on what makes a good science fair project and how to lay out a project board. Scientists then guide participants through simple sample experiments using the scientific method, perform mock reviews and brainstorm ideas for participants' own science fair projects.
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Two available sessions:
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
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Saturday, December 4, 2021
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Century High School Cafeteria
Printable directions and parking map
Enter the building through the entrance marked #1
On-site walk-ins can not be guaranteed participation in the sample experiments with a guest scientist.
Maximum of 70 students per session allowed.
Accompanying adult: Students must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult who can assist them with the workshop activities. One adult per family or per group of students is sufficient, but please register each student individually. The rosters below show children who are currently registered for the workshops.
Volunteers: The workshops are put on in collaboration with Century High School STEM Society, Mayo Graduate Student Association and Mayo Research Fellows’ Association. Volunteer as a guest scientist or a high school volunteer.
Inclement weather policy: Please don't feel obliged to come if you feel the roads are too unsafe to travel. We will assess the weather two hours before the workshop. If we decide we must cancel the class because of weather, we will post it on our website and send an email to warn you of the cancellation. If Rochester Public Schools cancels after school activities and building reservations due to inclement weather, the workshop will be cancelled.
Roster Information
The rosters for each workshop are shown below if you would like to verify your student’s name is on the list. Please allow at least 30 minutes for the system to update the list once you have registered.
Questions? Or to withdraw from a workshop:
Email: gwsfworkshops@gmail.com