Students in grades 9-12 who are interested in competing in the Buckeye Science and Engineering Fair (BSEF) will need to create an account on ProjectBoard (https://projectboard.world/oas). Students will need to select “Science Day” to get started. To successfully complete the sign up, students will be required to submit/upload the following elements of their project:
- Properly completed ISEF Forms
- Written Final Report
- Quad Board (a template will be provided)
- Video (15 minutes maximum). Students may use a slide deck as part of their presentation.
- Registration fee is $50 per student
Registration for BSEF opened on February 1, 2023 and closed on February 15, 2023.
A “Submit” button is located at the top of the student’s project in ProjectBoard. Students will use this button and select which event(s) they are registering for. Please watch the registration video and review the registration manual BEFORE beginning your submission.
Registration manual: BSEF_DSD Project Submission for Students
BSEF/District Science Day Registration Video: https://youtu.be/6pAw-8k5V9g
How to attach/upload files/links to ProjectBoard: https://youtu.be/CARNNcCTGlo
My project has been submitted for BSEF/District Science Day…now what? https://youtu.be/tfFcRROOo3k
The cost to participate in BSEF is $50 per student. Student participants will be invoiced directly from the Ohio Academy of Science office. The competition fee MUST be paid before the student can participate in the judging process.
The 1st round of judging will take place virtually. On or about March 15, 2023, the OAS will announce the list of students advancing to the 2nd round of judging that will take place on Saturday, April 1, 2023 via Zoom. Judging for the second round will be a zoom call with a panel of judges. Details will be provided to each of the 2nd round finalists.
The 2023 ISEF Finalists representing the BSEF will be announced on April 3, 2023 for those selected to attend the Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2023. The BSEF will select a total of 6 projects to attend ISEF.
Click here for a printable copy of these instructions.cl