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Mississippi Science & Engineering Fair:
STATE FAIR

April 3-4, 2008
University of Mississippi
University, MS

University of Mississippi will serve as host of the 2008 MSEF State Science and Engineering Fair and to Mississippi's top science students and teachers. We hope that the fair is rewarding and enjoyable experience, and we extend our best wishes to all participating students.

2008 STATE FAIR ELIGIBILITY

General Information - Regional Fairs will contract with Mississippi Science and Engineering Fairs for students to participate in the 2008 State Science and Engineering Fair. Only certain class 3, 4, 5, and 6 exhibitors from affiliated fairs can participate in the State Fair. Participation is limited to those placing 1 through 3 in each category including those designated as Regional Fair ISEF Finalists or alternates to these ISEF Finalists. NO SUBSTITUTIONS FOR THOSE UNABLE TO ATTEND ARE PERMITTED. ALL MSEF Regional Fair Finalists and alternates from affiliated fairs are expected to participate in the 2005 State Fair.

Preregistration - Preregistration for the State Science and Engineering Fair will be processed directly by each Regional Fair Director. The original regional fair registration form (with attachments) for each person eligible to enter the State Fair will be forwarded to the State Fair for processing together with a $6.50 State Fair Registration Fee. The State Fair Registration Fees will come from the Regional Fairs Fees.

Finalists from the State Fair - Each of the two ISEF State Fair Finalists selected will be eligible to participate in the 59th ISEF in Atlanta, Georgia May 11-17, 2008. Strict compliance with all ISEF Rules is required. Expenses including a reasonable subsistence stipend will be paid through Mississippi Science and Engineering Fairs for selected finalists that have chosen to travel with the Official Party to attend the Portland Fair. Any others who may be eligible to attend the ISEF as OFFICIAL PARTY must be certified and otherwise authorized to participate by the State Fair and must also pay any and all expenses of attending.

2008 MSEF STATE FAIR SCHEDULE

Not yet known.

MSEF STATE FAIR CONTACTS

For further information, please contact:

Dr. Lawrence Bellipanni
MSEF President
PO Box 5087
Southern Station
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Telephone: 601-310-3699
email: Lawrence.Bellipanni@usm.edu

Dr. Sherry Herron
MSEF Vice President
PO Box 5087
Southern Station
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Telephone: 601-266-5506
email: Sherry.Herron@usm.edu

Please click below to download the registration form.

MSEF Elementary Registration Form (PDF)
MSEF Secondary Registration Form (PDF)

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Mrs. Barbara H. Thompson
MSEF Region VII Director
The University of Mississippi
P. O. Box 879
University, MS 38677-0879
Phone: 662- 915-7283
Fax: 662- 915-5138
Email: bthompso@olemiss.edu

Port Kaigler
Coordinator of Program Services
The University of Mississippi
P. O. Box 879
University, MS 38677-0879
Phone: 662- 915-5132
Fax: 662- 915-5138
Email: sdkaigle@olemiss.edu