The Colorado State Science Fair is looking for support for the 72nd annual Colorado Science & Engineering Fair to be held April 8-10, 2027. The purpose of the CSEF is to stimulate student interest and encourage them in science and engineering through recognition of their research project.
"My time with CSEF really changed how I saw myself, not just as a student learning STEM, but as someone who could actually use it to solve real problems."
Gitanjali Rao
2018 - 2022 CSEF Participant
2020 Time Magazine First Kid of the Year
"From start to finish, the entire experience was one of the most meaningful adventures I've had the opportunity to enjoy. I have retained this adventuresome scientific spirit ever since. I also made lots of friends with other young people who were doing exciting research!"
Logan Collins
2014 CSEF Winner
Developing Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s Challenges
The Colorado State Science Fair, Inc. provides a dynamic platform through the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair, to honor students’ excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics; providing opportunities for students from all regions of the state to create and showcase their research in settings that nurture interest in science and technology. CSEF promotes critical thinking, professional skills, high ethical standards, and life-long learning in an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
The Colorado State Science Fair, Inc. was established in 1977 as a private, non-profit organization to run the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF). The CSEF has actually been held annually since 1955 and is the state-level event in a year-long process of local and regional science fairs. More than three thousand students participate in science fair programs state-wide. The purpose of the CSEF is to stimulate student interest and encourage students in science and engineering through recognition of their research knowledge, ability and achievement.
Each year, a number of experiences are made available to the student finalists who participate in the CSEF. Tours of university and local corporate research facilities provide opportunities for students and their families to see research in action. Additionally, the judges' interviews allow the finalists a chance to interact with professional scientists and engineers. Over the years, many students have said that having the chance to meet and speak with their peers about their science projects is the most beneficial aspect of the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair.
In addition to getting the opportunity to interact with working scientists, CSEF finalists compete for awards in the categories of Animal Sciences; Behavioral & Social Sciences; Biomedical & Health Sciences; Chemistry; Earth & Environmental Sciences; Energy; Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Mathematics & Computer Sciences; Micro & Molecular Biology; Physics & Astronomy; and Plant Sciences - either as an individual or as a team project. Recognition for outstanding research in each of these categories as well as an award for technical writing are presented each year at the CSEF Awards Ceremony. The top Senior Division projects are awarded the honor to compete at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) each year.
Organization name
Colorado State Science Fair, Inc.
other names
CSEF
1977
Tax id (EIN)
74-1884595
Category
Education
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
Colorado State University 1231 Libbie Coy DriveMailing
P O Box 772CO, US