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Want to learn how to get started with an idea? 

Check these suggestions 

1. Science Fair Introduction to Research https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16aSPqeG6EA_zAcOBxCPVBJKliNBNVZL6_U1DEYlBZSk/edit?usp=sharing 

2. Science Buddies  https://sciencebuddies.org 

3. Look at previous ISEF and CSEF abstracts. If you find something interesting you CAN NOT repeat the same project but can - alter the idea somewhat, also alter the methods or materials a bit to improve the data, or possibly you will find something new!

This is what scientists and engineers do all the time…modify with the goal of improving or finding something entirely new but always remember to cite the source of the ideas.

ISEF abstracts - https://abstracts.societyforscience.org/

1. Select a category

2. Refine the search by country or state

3. Refine again by year or all years

4. At the bottom select either  All Abstracts Matching Criteria or Only Winning  Abstracts

CSEF abstracts - https://csef.usc.edu/History/ 

1. Select a “blue” year. 

2. Select “Projects Organized by Category”

3. Select a category

4. Select grade division “Junior” or “Senior”

5. Select by award received

6. Click the title to read the abstract

Important ACSEF Link

Rules and Guidelines 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h8LVkbGkyS9tgF9XKRcFHi5l2ZllDAk0uK0izfk1jEE/edit#heading=h.wlbom1tn3lu

2025 ACSEF Project Wizard

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mLVUhnhUCaSRnb7HWmTA_Us5KouVp_Qxq8OP-E7Mh48/edit

Display and Safety Regulations 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rPUC0phzdAmaKQI18p77Kf5K-6yrId-D/view

ESAE Description

DESCRIPTION & INVITATION : Emerging Scientists & Engineers Program - Google Docs 

TIPS

• Maintain a Lab Notebook from Day 1

• Try to complete the project by Winter Break 

• Do not wait till the deadline

• Please check ACSEF site (https://www.acsef.org/) for any update

Guidance for Tri-fold Poster Boards