Teachers & Parents

Parents & Teachers

Inspiring the Minds of Tomorrow. Today.

Welcome! Are you planning to help your child or class meet the challenges – and enjoy the fun – of the Flint Regional Science & Engineering Fair? Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or other adult supervisor, the links below will help. And do not forget to sign up for the emails. They will prompt you and your student along the way.

When registered, your students will receive a personalized digital Interactive Project Guide. The Handbook PDF (available below) is an excellent supplement to this.

And, of course, questions to the Fair Director are always welcome. Enjoy!

Handbook

Get the student handbook! It has the information and tips you need for creating your project.

DOWNLOAD

Educator of the Year

Nominate your favorite influential teacher or educator for the 2023 Educator of the Year award.

NOMINATE

Classroom Visit

Request a representative from the Flint Regional Science & Engineering Fair to speak to your class or school.

SCHEDULE

Workshops

Additional Details

 

 

Registration

Educators register to track the status of your student's registration and approvals.

REGISTER

Grants and Resources

Interactive Project Guide - Step by Step Guide to Starting and Finishing a Project

Student Project Grants

FRSEF Project Grants are available to Junior and Senior division participants.

All students are encouraged to apply. Grants in values of up to $200 for Juniors and up to $400 for Senior may be awarded to provide resources for students to enable excellence in their research. Learn More and Apply Today

Educator Stipends

All educators are encouraged to apply. Grants in values of up to $500 to help educators provide resources to enable excellence in research.  Learn More and Apply Today

Rules and Procedures

The ISEF Rulebook

Click here for the ISEF Rulebook

Ask a Rules or SRC Question Here

Fair Format

Click here for the 2022 Virtual FRSEF Event Format

Board/Display Sizes

  • Elementary: May not exceed 30” deep x 36” wide x 108” high; no electricity allowed
  • Junior: May not exceed 30” deep x 36” wide x 108” high; no electricity allowed
  • Senior: May not exceed 30” deep x 48” wide x 108” high; electricity available upon request

Student Bio and Media Release

Please review and fill out the Student Bio & Media Release Form (linked below). It will provide biographical information for press releases and give consent to use your child’s photo in press releases and promotional materials for The Fair. When completed, this form should be printed and signed by a parent. It can then be scanned (or digital photo) and uploaded to your child’s account.

Click here for the Student Bio and Media Release

Display & Safety Checklist

The Flint Regional Science & Engineering Fair utilizes the International Science & Engineering Fair Display & Safety Regulations, for full regulations see the International Rules and Guidelines.

Project Size

  • Senior: 48” width, 30” depth, 108” height from floor
  • Junior / Elem: 36” width, 30” depth, 108” height from floor
  • No standing projects, 36” table height

Electrical Regulations

  • Junior / Elem: No AC power will be provided.
  • Electrical devices must be protectively enclosed.
  • Energized wiring, switches and metal parts must have adequate insulation and over-current safety devices (e.g., fuse).
  • An accessible, clearly visible on/off switch or quick means of disconnecting power

Forms / Images / Credits

  • List photo and image credits
  • Photo release for images of finalist and others
  • No acknowledgements, self-promotions or endorsements
  • No commercial logos
  • Form 1c (only for projects at a Regulated Research Institution)

Items / Materials Not Allowed

  • Living organisms, including plants
  • Glass or glass containers
  • Soil, sand, rock, cement or waste samples
  • Preserved vertebrate or invertebrate animals
  • Food or liquids (including water)
  • Plant materials
  • Human / animal parts or body fluids
  • Hazardous substances or devices (poisons, drugs, weapons, dry ice)
  • Items that may be contaminated with hazardous chemicals
  • Sharp items (syringes, needles, pipettes, knives)
  • Flames or highly flammable materials
  • Batteries with open-top or wet cells
  • 3D Printers
  • Any apparatus with belts, pulleys, chains or moving parts without appropriate shielding around pinch points
  • Any item deemed distracting (sounds, lights, odors, etc.)

Items are not be stored underneath the project

All Forms

The interactive Project Guide will automatically provide each required form based on the student’s Division and project criteria. Additionally, every form a student may need is available below and in the student registration portal (zFairs). Each can be downloaded, printed, and then filled in; or can be opened here and filled in online. Parent/adult signatures may still be required before sending, so printing off and signing will be required. Forms can then be scanned (or digital photo) and uploaded to the student's registration.

What forms do I need?  Use the Rules Wizard to find out!

Overview of Forms and Dates