Science and Engineering Fair


SEFH serves as the regional fair for all junior and senior high school students in Harris County and 22 surrounding counties. Major regional fair winners are eligible to compete in the annual International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).

Through the development and presentation of science/engineering projects, students enhance the following abilities:

  1. Making observations
  2. Asking questions regarding particular phenomena or situations
  3. Formulating ideas and procedures for the solution of a problem
  4. Using complex and/or analytical reasoning skills to find an answer or a solution to a problem
  5. Effectively presenting their works to society

SEFH strongly believes in the importance of students learning how to apply their math and science knowledge beyond the classroom. The educational activities sponsored by SEFH complement the rapidly growing demand for students with technical skills. In addition, SEFH also sponsors a Science & Engineering Writing Contest and a Technical Poster Design Contest.

To learn more, go to the official website at  www.sefhouston.org/
SCIENCE FAIR JUDGES NEEDED - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2024
What:  65th Annual Science and Engineering Fair of Houston
Where:  Fort Bend Epicenter
              28505 Southwest Fwy
              Rosenberg, TX 77471
When:  Saturday, February 17, 2024   Noon – 4:15 PM (Lunch is included)

Two different types of judges are needed to evaluate the projects by 1,200 Junior and Senior High School students (grades 6-12):

1) GSH needs at least 6 Special Award Judges to select winners for GSH Awards. Half day commitment. We work in teams and no previous judging experience is necessary. We will be looking in several different project categories specifically for projects related to geophysics.  Contact [email protected] to volunteer and get the agency-specific link to the judge registration site (all judges must be pre-registered by Feb. 10).

2) SEFH is also in need of 500 first round Place Award Judges working in teams of 3 or 4. Approximately 8 hour commitment. No previous judging experience is required, and you will not be expected to judge an unfamiliar category. To learn more and to signup, go to https://sefhouston.org/for-judges

Information regarding both types of judging (duties, schedules, and resources) can be found at www.sefhouston.org in the Judges and Special Awards (SA) sections.