North Dakota State Science & Engineering Fair
The health and safety of all NDSSEF participants, judges, and guests is our top priority. We are following recommendations from ND officials based on developing policies at the national level. In line with this, UND officials have instructed cancellation of all events comprised of greater than 100 participants.
At this time, the physical NDSSEF at UND scheduled for April 2-3, 2020, is cancelled. We are exploring options that include a virtual format.
Due to the rapidly evolving potential of the situation, urgent updates regarding the status of the State Fair will be communicated through your student’s Regional Director.
Please stay apprised of general state and national developments via the CDC and ND Department of Health.
Thank you for your diligence with safe practices and your understanding regarding possible schedule changes during this virus season!
The next generation of scientists and engineers to compete in the North Dakota State Science & Engineering Fair.
State junior and senior division superstars will vie for honors at the 70th annual North Dakota State Science & Engineering Fair (NDSSEF) at UND. First-place winners in the senior division will advance to compete in the 2020 International Science and Engineering Fair.
2020 NDSSEF Event
April 2-3, 2020
Exhibits open to the public on Friday, April 3 (2:00 - 4:30 pm)
Alerus Center, Grand Forks, ND
2020 NDSSEF PROGRAM & SPONSORS (coming soon)
2019 NDSSEF PROGRAM & SPONSORS
NDSSEF Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 - 11 a.m. | Registration and setup | Alerus Center |
| 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Lunch (on your own) | |
| 1 p.m.to 3:30 p.m. | Hands-on activities, teachers chaperone students | Meet at Alerus Center for transportation to campus |
| 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Banquet | UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences 1301 N Columbia Rd, Grand Forks |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Judges Report/Breakfast | All events will take place at the Alerus Center. See signage for specific locations |
| 8:30 a.m. | Judges Meeting | |
| 9 a.m. | Judging begins | |
| 9 a.m. | Teachers meeting | |
| 12 -1 p.m. | Student Lunch | |
| 12 -1 p.m. | Judge Lunch | |
| 12:45 p.m. | Judges Meeting (all afternoon judges) | |
| 1 p.m. | Judging Resumes | |
| 2 - 4:30 p.m. | Exhibits open to the public | |
| 4:30 p.m. | Takedown and setup for awards ceremony | |
| 5:30 p.m. | Awards Ceremony |
NDSSEF Information & Guidelines
Student participation fees to compete in the regional and state fairs are paid by the North Dakota IDeA (Institutional Development Award) Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE), which is administered by the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences. UND sponsors for other activities include the Office of the Provost, Office of the Vice-President for Research, The Graduate School, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Engineering and Mines, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education and Human Development, Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, and the College of Business and Public Administration. The City of Grand Forks and the Greater Grand Forks Convention and Visitors Bureau contributed significant community support to the event.
International Science & Engineering Fair
Senior division first-place winners of the North Dakota competition will advance to compete in the International Science and Engineering Fair. National, regional and state organizations will recognize the efforts of the students with awards and scholarships.
May 10-15, 2020
Anaheim, CA
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR (ISEF)
NDSSEF Regional Fairs
Qualifying Fair
February 25, 2020
Williston State College
Regional Director
Katelyn Jespersen
402 Robinson Street
Grenora, ND 58845
katelyn.jespersen@gpsd99.org
Participating Schools
Trenton High School
Linda Haugland
Bob Turcotte
Tioga High School
Deb Moe
Sarah Klug
Grenora Public School
Katelyn Jesperson
Qualifying Fair
March 17, 2020
University of North Dakota
Regional Director
Lorraine O’Shea
Mark Sanford Education Center
2400 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
loshea270@mygfschools.org
NE Regional Fair Information
Participating Schools
Valley Middle School
Jen Griffs
Christine Rokke
Hannah Vonasek
Christine Fiala
Brent Newman
Schroeder Middle School
Jon Sailer
Bjorn Halvorson
Dylan Dachtler
Kristi Otto
Valley-Edinburg School
Chad Kemp
Qualifying Fair
March 17, 2020
Mandan High School
Regional Director
Ciera Kroh
905 8th Ave SW
Mandan, ND 58554
ciera.kroh@msd1.org
Participating Schools
Elgin/New Leipzig Public School
Erica Larson
Megan Maier
Strasburg Public School
Bill Malaskil
Steve Midboe
Wing Public School
Joy Marimon
Flasher High School
Tana Schafer
Scranton Public School
Andrew Burch
Linton Public School
Nicole Purintun
Hebron Public School
Kelly Hochhalter
Turtle Lake - Mercer Public School
Hunter Wilson
Belfield Public School
Jacob Keck
Qualifying Fair
March 13, 2020
Gladstone Inn & Suites
Regional Director
Peter Sykora
Litchville-Marion High School
104 2nd St
Marion, ND 58466
peter.sykora@k12.nd.us
Participating Schools
Kidder County Tappen Public School
Ben Juelfs
Serena Schmidt
Kidder County Steele Public School
Damian Kennedy
Nick Woodbury
Ellendale Public School
Christine Moe
Rebekah Middlestead
Qualifying Fair
March 17, 2020
North Dakota State University
Regional Director
Patty Kratcha
406 1st Ave SW
Hankinson, ND 58041
patty.kratcha@k12.nd.us
Participating Schools
Hankinson High School
Joline Beeson
Patty Kratcha
Sherry Schiltz
Scott German
Griggs County Central High School
Linda Olson
Brad Guler
Maurice Dullea
Lidgerwood Public School
Marissa Motschenbacher
Allie Kollman
Libson Middle School
Tina Pierce
Inspiration Laboratory
Carrie Leopold
Hope-Page High School
Amy Steinke
NDSSEF History
The first North Dakota State Science & Engineering Fair was held in 1950. The first held at UND was in 2011.
Past NDSSEF Award Winners
Engineering & Science Resources