Dallas
Regional
Science &
Engineering
Fair

Welcome to the Fair!


SMU is proud to present the 52nd Beal Bank Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair in 2009. The Dallas-area science fair, which is open to all 7-12th grade students in TEA region X who win through from school and district fairs, is one of the largest in the nation with $100,000 in prizes and scholarships on offer. It is designed to comply with all the rules of the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Here are a few reasons why Science Fair has become such a vital force:

  • It focuses attention on scientific experience in school.
  • It stimulates interest in scientific investigation beyond that covered in the classroom.
  • It highlights and rewards scientific talent through exhibit and demonstration.
  • It provides constructive suggestions for science teachers and their students.
  • It recognizes teachers for their outstanding contributions.
  • It stimulates public interest in the scientific abilities of students.
  • It gives students an opportunity to win exciting awards and prizes.

    • Read some of the stories about people who were influenced by participating in a Science Fair.

    About the Fair

    Since the first Dallas Regional Science Fair in 1957, the annual event has grown to be one of the largest regional student fairs in the United States. Here are some of the 2009 projects...



    and people having fun at the science fair......
      
         

    2009 was the 52nd Anniversary of the Fair. After winning local school and district fairs, nearly 900 students from 20 Dallas-area cities registered to exhibit projects in the Regional Fair. Projects were judged Saturday, February 28, 2009, for creative ability, scientific thought, engineering goals, skill, thoroughness and clarity by around 350 volunteer judges from area businesses, professional organizations and schools. Regional Science Fair projects were on display at Fair Park Saturday evening. See some of the news stories about Fair winners.

    Science Fair - The Movie


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    (5min wmv movie from 50th Anniversary fair)

    All students who take part receive a certificate and those who place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in science category win cash awards from Beal Bank. There are also over 150 Special Awards to be won from local businesses and institutions and 4-year scholarships to attend SMU. All 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Special Award winners and their teachers are invited to the Beal Bank Awards Banquet on SMU campus in April.

    Awards Banquet - The Movie


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    (5min wmv movie from 50th Anniversary fair)

    All students who place 1st, 2nd , or 3rd in science category qualify for the Texas State Science and Engineering Fair where those in the Senior Division have a chance to progress to the International Science & Engineering Fair. All Senior Division Grand Prize winners at the Dallas Regional Fair qualify directly for the International Fair; the trip for the student and an accompanying adult is sponsored by Beal Bank.

    2009 Grand Prize Winners

    Junior Division. Left to right: Dylan Hunn, Pradyuman Vig, Lisa Michaels, Ari Gao.

    Senior Division. Left to right: Madeleine Ball, Rohan Shah, Ryan Alexander Brian Truong, Adeyemi Adewuyi.