St. Louis Section–ACS
Science Fair
Dates and Details

Members of the St Louis Section–ACS are needed as judges to evaluate chemistry projects for special awards at regional science fairs in the greater St Louis area. High School and Junior High School winners receive prizes from the section (science books and more), while all elementary school participants with chemistry related projects receive participation ribbons.

Judging times for 2009 are as follows:

• Illinois Junior Academy of Science Region 12 Science Fair
  Saturday, March 14th, 8:30 am (organizational meeting), 9 am to noon (judging) at Morris University Center, SIU–Edwardsville
• Missouri Tri-count Regional Science and Engineering Fair
  Saturday, March 21st, 8 am (free judges’ breakfast), 9 am to noon (judging) at College Student Center, St Charles Community College
• Greater St Louis Elementary Science Fair
  Tuesday, May 5th, 6–8:30 pm (participation ribbons distributed to chemistry-related projects; no judging) at Greensfelder Pavilion, Queeny Park
• Greater St Louis Secondary Science Fair
  Wednesday, May 6th, 3–8:30 pm (judging; free dinner for judges on site) at Greensfelder Pavilion, Queeny Park

Judging a science fair is a great, low-impact way to get involved with the community and the section. If you are available and wish to judge any of this year’s fairs, please contact the science fair coordinator.