The Blue Ridge Highlands Regional Science Fair is an annual science competition open to students in grades 6-12 who attend Virginia schools in the counties of Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Dickenson, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, Wythe and the cities of Bristol, Galax, and Norton. Students in grades 6-8 compete in the Junior Division, while students in grades 9-12 compete in the Senior Division.
The Grand Award winners (the top two Senior Division projects) will compete in the International Science and Engineering fair (ISEF) fair in May. The First Place winners in each senior category will receive an invitation to participate in the Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair in April. The First Place winners in each junior category will receive an invitation to submit an application to compete in the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovative Challenge in October.
Location(s)
- Radford University, Radford, Virginia
Schedule
- Annually in March
Cost/Compensation
- Free
Eligibility Requirements
- Students in grades 6-12 who attend Virginia schools in the counties of Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Dickenson, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, Wythe and the cities of Bristol, Galax, and Norton.
- Participants must adhere to the rules and guidelines that apply to the International Science and Engineering Fair. See the ISEF Rules Wizard for more information.
Deadline
- Early February
Application or Entry Requirements
- Completed online registration form
- Abstract
- Checklist for Adult Sponsor/Safety Assessment Form
- Student Checklist and Research Plan
- Approval Form
- Any applicable additional forms for projects that require pre-approval by a Scientific Review Committee (SRC) because they deal with Human Subjects, Vertebrate Animals, and/or Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents.
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Radford University, established in 1910, is a public university situated in Radford, Virginia. Offering a spectrum of academic programs spanning business, education, health sciences, and the arts, it serves both undergraduate and graduate students. Noteworthy is the university's commitment to sustainability, evident in its LEED-certified buildings and renewable energy initiatives. The campus is host to a variety of student organizations, cultural events, and athletic programs. Radford University also hosts the annual Highlander Festival, a celebration of Scottish heritage.
