This website will give students information on science competitions available to them throughout the course of the year. Please read each of the descriptions provided and click on its' corresponding tab to the left of the main webpage.
This year (2020-2021), all participation in the Science Fairs are VOLUNTARY and are not required for certain courses. If you have any questions about this, please have your child contact their science teacher.
Carlisle Area Science Advisory Committee (CASAC):
This science fair is a poster board presentation format. Information, rubrics, rules, and requirements can be found by going to www.casac.us or by clicking on the following: CASAC
REGISTRATION FOR THIS FAIR IS ON-LINE!
Instructions on how to register can be found by going to the CASAC navigation bar or by visiting http://casac.us/ScienceFairRegistration.aspx
You must be registered by the deadline CASAC sets forth to avoid being disqualified from the event.
Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS ):
This science fair is a presentation competition.
REGIONAL PJAS COMPETITION:
This is TBD. Carlisle High School was supposed to host this event; however, COVID has changed this event. At this point, it may be held as a virtual competition. Dates and details have not been decided by PJAS.
Please check https://www.pjas.net/region4 or click PJAS
STATE PJAS COMPETITION:
TBD
Capital Area Science & Engineering Fair (CASEF):
This fair is a poster board and presentation based fair.
THE 2021 CASEF FAIR WILL BE A VIRTUAL FAIR!
More details will be announced through CASEF's website, which can be found here: CASEF
Please remember that each competition has its own tab on the left and their links to can be found in the Science Links tab.
It is mandatory that ALL projects comply with ISEF rules. Disqualification will result if these rules are not followed. Please familiarize yourself with these rules by going to the "ISEF Rules & Guidelines" and "Rules Wizard" in the Science Links tab to the left.
Science Fair Coaches:
Mr. Mark Smeltz - Carlisle HS McGowan - Room M24 - Phone 717.240.6800.X26124
Mr. Daniel Campbell - Carlisle HS McGowan - Room M 23 - Phone 717.240.6800 x26123
Ms. Meg Marchetti- Lamberton Middle School - Phone 717.240.6800 (ask for LMS)
Mrs. Allison Thumma - Wilson Middle School - Phone 717.240.6800 (ask for WMS)
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