Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs - education made practical and fun!

The Twin Cities Regional Science Fair (TCRSF) offers an opportunity for students to participate in a premiere educational Fair. TCRSF is open to all public, private, online and home schooled students in grades 6 – 12 in the four counties of Ramsey, Hennepin, Washington, and Dakota. (Students in Anoka County compete in the Central Regional Fair held in St. Cloud, MN.)  Over $55,000 in scholarships and prizes were awarded last year to "Promote Future Scientists and Engineers," plus additional competitions which provide thousands of dollars more in scholarships and prizes.

The Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs are affiliated with the Minnesota State Science and Engineering Fair and with the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). 

Currently in our 72nd year (2009 was our 71st fair), the Twin Cities Regional Science Fair began in 1939.  TCRSF affiliated with the Minnesota Academy of Science State Science and Engineering Fair.  TCRSF students had to win at state to be able to compete at the International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF).  In 1974, TCRSF affiliated directly with the International Science & Engineering Fair.  In 1993, TCRSF held the first Annual St. Paul Science Fair, which affiliated with directly with ISEF. The St. Paul Science Fair is open to all students residing and attending school within the St. Paul City Limits.  In 1995, the TCRSF board held the first annual Western Suburbs Fair, affiliated with ISEF.  The Western Suburbs was defined as all students whose school's district headquarters is west of I-35W.  The Twin Cities fair was redefined as all students whose school's district headquarters is east of I-35W. Students who live and attend school within the city limits of St. Paul participate in the St. Paul affiliation.

The TCRSF is a non-profit organization under the jurisdiction of a board of directors and is funded solely by our sponsors and contributions.  TCRSF is staffed entirely by volunteers. We can always use more help! Contact us for more information.

Information for 2010 Fair

Date finalized for 2010 TCRSF

February 12- 13, 2010

Location: Field House, 

Minneapolis campus

University of Minnesota

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 The research paper competition will be due the about January 4, 2010, in electronic form, with top papers presenting on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Murray Jr High. THIS IS A CHANGE from previous years. Watch for more information soon!

Registration Deadline:
Check back later.

TO ALL SCIENCE FAIR TEACHERS, ADVISORS AND STUDENTS FROM THE SRC (Scientific Review Committee) (printable PDF)

Registration Fee: $20.00 per student for projects and $20.00 per student for research papers.

Mailing Address for Registrations:    
NOTICE: After many years, we will be changing our P.O. Box address. Please do NOT use the old Woodbury address. Call or email for an address until we post the new mailing address.

Telephone: 763-421-3338 (6-9 pm, Penny and Mike Lohman) or 763-577-1400 (varies, Timara Underbakke).

The public is encouraged to come during TCRSF’s public viewing hours to view exhibits and support the students at NO CHARGE. The fair is open to the public on the Saturday morning of the fair from 8-10 a.m. The awards program immediately follows from 10 a.m. until about 12:30 p.m.

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