67th California Science and Engineering Fair

67th California Science and Engineering Fair

Nearly 1,000 Students Vie for Top Honors at the California Science Center

    What:     A photo/interview opportunity with middle and high school students from across the state, on-hand to present their science projects for category recognition as well
              as compete for $60,000 in cash prizes. In addition to category awards, top honors will go to Student of the Year (senior division only), Project of the Year (in both
              junior and senior divisions) and Science Teacher of the Year (junior and senior divisions).


             Here is a sample of the many interesting projects submitted to this year's fair:

             -     Blocking RFID

             -     Readers Plastic Eating Worms for a Healthier Environment

             -     Effectiveness of Wi-Fi Blocking Paint

             -     Urban Runoff: Is 72 Hours Enough?


    When:    Monday, April 23, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. during public viewing

             -- or --

             Tuesday, April 24, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as student projects are
             being judged


             RSVP's will be required for Monday, April 23rd from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
             **Note: These are the only times when you will be able to find all of the
             students at their projects**


    Where:   California Science Center
             700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles
             Enter the visitor parking lot at Figueroa & 39th / Exposition Park Drive
             Please show press credential for complimentary parking
             **Check-in at the Information Desk inside the Science Center


    Who:     -     Nearly 1,000 students from more than 400 schools throughout California
             -     Barbara Henderson, Chair, California Science  and Engineering Fair Board
             -     Gretchen Bazela, Deputy Director of Education, California Science Center


    General   Please visit www.californiasciencecenter.org/CSSF/ for detailed info on the California Science and Engineering Fair. The names of the award winners will be posted on
              this site after the awards ceremonies conclude at 6:00 p.m. on April 24, 2018. Reporters may also contact the Communications Department at (213) 744-2144 for
              information on winners from their region or county beginning April 25, 2018.
    Info:


    Media     Paula Wagner at (213) 744-2144; Paula's cell phone: (310) 770-5948
    Contact:

/PRNewswire -- April 19/

SOURCE California Science Center Foundation