Mission Statement

The Twin Cities Regional Science Fair (TCRSF) exists solely for the betterment of youth in the Twin Cities area. Our mission is to provide opportunities for interaction with professionals, discussion of project goals, presentation of ideas, and project analysis for all youth in the Twin Cities area. We strongly support under-represented groups with financial assistance, mentor involvement, and project guidance. We strive to motivate, encourage, and support all efforts by a philosophy of, "Everyone who tries is a winner." If you have questions about getting started, please contact miscellaneous@tcrsf.org.

About the Fair

Students who attend school (public, private, charter, home school) in Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, and Dakota Counties who are in grades 6-12 are invited to participate. There are three ways for a student to participate in the Twin Cities Regional Science Fair:

  • Participate in a school science fair and be chosen to go to the regional fair, or
  • Participate in a Minnesota Academy of Science-Affiliated Science Club, or
  • Obtain teacher or the adult project mentor approval and recommendation if no local fair is available to the student. You may also contact us at miscellaneous@tcrsf.org if you have questions on entering the regional fair directly. If you contact us directly, please provide your grade level (grade 6-12) and short description of your project or experiment.

Student participants in the science fair can compete in the project competition (grades 6-12) but are also welcome to and encouraged to  participate in a separate paper competition (grades 7-12).

The Twin Cities Regional Science Fair sends winning students on to the Minnesota State Science Fair as well as the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). If you have questions about how to participate in the science fair, please contact the fairdirector@tcrsf.org.

 

About Our Sponsors

Facilities for this year's fair and other hosting services are provided by the University of Minnesota Fair volunteers are provided by U.S.S. Nokomis and ROTC groups (Army, Air Force, Navy) from the University of Minnesota.

Our financial sponsors at the Platinum Level are the 3M Foundation, Medtronic and Ecolab  Thank you, 3M, Medtronic, and Ecolab for your continuing support of science education! Thanks to you, this educational opportunity is possible.

Our financial sponsor at the Gold Level is Dow Water & Process Solutions (wholly owned subsidiary of Dow Chemical).  Thank you, for your support in encouraging students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Our financial sponsors at the Silver Level are Alliant Techsystems and Midway Party Rental, Inc.

And, our financial sponsors at the Bronze Level  are the University of Minnesota Twin City Catering, Office Max Impress Maple Grove, City of St. Paul Youth Fund,  the Slattery Sales Group and Ed's Trophies Inc. in St. Paul Park, MN  (email: edstrophies@comcast.net, call Donna)   Special thanks to our NEW SPONSOR for all your printing and office needs:  Office Max Impress Maple Grove!

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