68th Annual Cumberland Plateau Regional Science & Engineering Fair
68th Annual Cumberland Plateau Regional Science & Engineering Fair
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We are delighted to invite students to participate in the 68th Annual Cumberland Plateau Regional Science & Engineering Fair, hosted by Tennessee Tech University’s Millard Oakley STEM Center on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Our mission is to spark student interest in STEM careers, but the benefits go far beyond science and engineering. The organizational and communication skills developed through project work and presentations are valuable assets in any future path.
To make this event a success, we’d love your support. We kindly ask that you encourage at least five of your students to take part in this year’s fair. Their participation could be the start of something truly inspiring!
2026 Highlights
⭐ Junior Division Grade Rage: 5th-8th Grades
⭐ Senior Division Grade Range: 9th-12th Grades
⭐ Competition Dates: Friday, May 1, 2026
⭐ Competition Location: The Academic Wellness Center at Tennessee Tech University
⭐ Award Ceremony: In lieu of an in-person ceremony, teachers will be notified by email after the event with the list of award recipients. Our team will then visit each winner’s school to present their award in person.
⭐ Eligibility:
Junior Division: Any referred 5th-8th grade student.
Senior Division: Any referred 9th-12th grade student.
Note: All Senior Division entries must include a 100-word abstract submitted with registration. Additionally, for both Senior Division and Junior Division team entries, each team member is required to complete an individual registration form.
⭐ Special Awards: To be announced (Multiple TN Tech Scholarships)
Registration
⭐ Registration Fee: Waived
⭐ Registration: On-line Registration at the "Register Here" botton to the left or at https://tf.tntech.edu/view.php?id=1788866
We kindly encourage you to have your students register early—even if they’re only beginning to consider participating.
Early registration helps us plan more effectively, and there’s absolutely no penalty if they later decide to withdraw.
It’s a great way to keep the door open for discovery!
⭐ Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 11:59 pm
Refer registration questions to Christina Hatley.
Email: chatley@tntech.edu, Phone: 931-372-6531
Printable Information to Share
SE26 Principal Letter.pdfFor Principals
For Principals
SE26 Educator Letter.pdfFor Teachers
For Teachers
SE26 Student Info Sheet.pdfFor Students
For Students
SE26_Judges Rubric.pdfPreparing a Project
Science Fair Powerpoint 2026.pptxTips for Success!
Tips for Success!
Printable Posters Templates and Tutorials
Printable Posters Templates and Tutorials
Previous Science & Engineering Fairs
67th Annual Cumberland Plateau Regional Science & Engineering Fair Winners 2025
Overall Senior Division Winners
Overall 1st Place
Benjamin Sprik – New Colossus Academy, Putnam County – Filtration Face Off
Overall 2nd Place
Chloe Boyd – Dekalb County High School, Dekalb County – The HOLE Truth
Overall 3rd Place
Elsie Sheumaker – New Colossus Academy, Putnam County – Stayin' Alive, One Compression at a Time
Senior Division Winners
Animal & Plant Sciences
1st – Alivia Hart – White County High School, White County – Is Your Livestock Grain Worth Its Weight?
2nd – Olivia Minton & Kinley Niehuus – Dekalb County High School, Dekalb County – Garden Grooves
Behavioral & Social Sciences
1st – Taeyoo Kim & Louis Kim – Cookeville High School, Putnam County – Analysis of Effects of MBTI with respect to age, gender, blood type, and ethics
2nd – Eva Greene – New Colossus Academy, Putnam County – Social Media and the Perception of Beauty Standards
3rd – Nolan Archer – New Colossus Academy, Putnam County – The Future of AI Art
Chemical Sciences
1st – Levi Pelfrey – Bledsoe County High School, Bledsoe County – How acidity affects the digestive enzyme in saliva
Earth & Environmental Sciences
1st – Lly Madge – White County High School, White County – Geospatial Analysis of Ambient mR Radiation Dose Rates in Urbanized and Rural Ecosystems in Tennessee
Energy and Environmental Engineering
1st – Estee Willis & Macie Burton – White County High School, White County – Comparative Analysis of Decomposition Rates for Biodegradable vs. Plastic Glitter
Engineering, Robotics, & Computer Sciences
1st – David Wheeler & Jaxon Kleparek – Dekalb County High School, Dekalb County – AI vs Reality
2nd – Breanna Powell – White County High School, White County – A Comparative Analysis of Tensile Strength and Durability of TIG, MIG, and STICK Welds
Health & Wellness
1st – Sydney Hassler & Jaelyn Hawn – Monterey High School, Putnam County – Bacterial Resistance on Contaminated Cell Phones
2nd – Levi Rempel & Martin Anderson – Monterey High School, Putnam County – What are you drinking?
3rd – Jackson Reel – Bledsoe County High School, Bledsoe County – Electrolyte Challenge: Sports Drink vs Orange Juice
Junior Division Winners
Best of Junior Division
Marvin Tidwell Award – Jaxon Green – York Elementary School, Fentress County – Like Father, Like Son
Animal & Plant Sciences
1st – Thomas Troutt & Chantley Driver – Macon County Junior High School, Macon County – Reel 'Em In
2nd – SkyLynn Woodard & Marlee Lane – Smith County Middle School, Smith County – Plants in different environments
Behavioral & Social Sciences
1st – Kelsey Roark & Addie Schafer – Macon County Junior High School, Macon County – Attraction In Action
Chemical Sciences
1st – McKenzie Neill – New Colossus Academy, Putnam County – The pHacts of Fruit
2nd – Addison Dishmon – York Elementary School, Fentress County – Pop Goes The Fizz
3rd – Logan Garrett – York Elementary School, Fentress County – The Race to Melt
Engineering, Robotics, & Computer Sciences
1st – Greyson Neill – New Colossus Academy, Putnam County – Can You Truss This Bridge
Health & Wellness
1st – McKenzie Walker – York Elementary School, Fentress County – Feel The Beat: How Different Types of Music Impact Heart Rates
2nd – Joel Vaughn – New Colossus Academy, Putnam County – Freezing Temperatures of Sodas
3rd – Braxton Walker – York Elementary School, Fentress County – Tooth Takedown: Which Drinks Are Weakening Your Enamel?
Physics, Astronomy, & Mathematics
1st – Katelyn Emmitt & Demi Carter – Macon County Junior High School, Macon County – Bounce It Like It's Hot
2nd – Audrey Reiser – Macon County Junior High School, Macon County – Want Some Popcorn?
3rd – Bently Carter & Colby Neely – Macon County Junior High School, Macon County – Make It Pop
Congratulations to all of our Regional Science & Engineering Fair Winners!
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