Delaware Valley Science Fair
Science Fair projects encompass far more than building volcanoes or solar system models…
The students are involved in sophisticated research projects that focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) topics in 13 different categories, Team Projects, and (for 6th – 8th grades) Consumer Science.
Each year, 900 to 1,000 students in grades 6th through 12th from Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware make new discoveries that could change their lives forever as they participate in the Delaware Valley Science Fairs (DVSF). Scholarship and prize money are awarded to students winners. DVSF takes top high-school winners to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) competition in May to compete for more than $4 million in scholarships and awards. Top middle-school winners go on to the Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge (Math, Applied Science, Technology, and Engineering for Rising Stars) national competition.
Founded in 1949, The Delaware Valley Science Fairs, Inc., is a non-profit organization sponsored by area companies, foundations, universities, and individual donors. One of the oldest and largest Fairs in the country, DVSF embraces a philosophy is that students learn science by doing science. In the process, students learn how to think and develop critical problem-solving skills that they will need for careers, college, and citizenship. Our mission is to bring parents, teachers, and industry together to stimulate and nurture young people so that they can grow and develop into contributing members of the community by providing the scientific workforce needed for the future. We provide mentoring and teacher training to facilitate participation in this activity. DVSF is an Affiliated Fair for the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).

DVSF Schedule of Events
April 2, 2024
Arrive within the scheduled times to set up your project. You may designate someone to set up your project for you.
Set up is in Exhibit Hall A
A N-95 mask is optional while in the building (Masks will be available on site)
When you arrive, check in at the entrance to Hall A to receive your Registration Folder including a badge, and certificate.
Complete all check-in papers and have a DVSF volunteer review your setup before you leave.
Bring several copies of your abstract to leave with your display. The judges may want to keep a copy for reference during their deliberations.
April 3, 2024
JUDGING DAY! Judges will arrive in the morning and review your project materials and display.
Competitors will not be allowed into the Exhibit Hall until 11:30am. Please be at you project NO LATER than 12:00!
Judging could go until 5:00pm
Only judges, competitors, and DVSF staff and volunteers will be permitted on the exhibit hall floor
Display your badge prominently so that we can verify that only authorized people are in the exhibit hall at this time.
You may bring food. The concessions stand may be open
There will be a designated area for parents, teachers, and other family members.
Participants will be notified at the end of judging if they have received an award. This information will be posted on our website and through STEM Wizard communications. If you have won an award please come to the Awards Ceremony Thursday Night.
You will need your RED Property Removal Pass at the conclusion of Judging in order to be dismissed. You will be required to remove your project materials at the conclusion of judging
April 4, 2024
Awards Ceremony - All are welcome!
Awards Ceremony will be held in Exhibit Hall D. Enter through the main entrance.
Special Awards will be presented beginning at 5:30pm.
Category Awards will be presented following the special awards and a short break. Typically the category awards portion of the ceremony starts at approximately 7:00pm.
Please make every effort to attend the Awards Ceremony. Any awards not claimed will not be mailed until late May

Date:
April 2, 2024 from 9:00am to 8:00pm
April 3, 2024 from 11:30am to 5:00pm
April 4, 2024 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Location:
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA 19456
Philadelphia, PA 19019
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