Air Force Science Fair Program

Managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, the Air Force Science Fair Program offers a unique opportunity for the Air Force to support and encourage achievements of America's youth in science, math and engineering.

The Science Fair Program has three goals:

1. To demonstrate Air Force interest in youth to the community;
2. To recognize and encourage students who are conducting research in areas of interest to the Air Force; and
3. To acquaint students with Air Force career possibilities by providing Air Force visibility to potential future scientists and engineers.

Each year the Air Force supports science and engineering fairs by participating in approximately 350 regional fairs in the United States and Puerto Rico in February, March and April. These fairs showcase the best projects of more than 1.5 million students competing at individual school and local levels. Two winners of each regional fair progress to the International Science and Engineering Fair held annually in May.

The Air Force has been participating in regional fairs since 1994, and international fairs since 1965. The Air Force Research Laboratory manages this program with extensive involvement of the Air Force Recruiting Service, local recruiters, and military and civilian volunteers.

For additional information on the Air Force Science Fair Program, please contact afrl.science.fair@wpafb.af.mil

VOICE: (937) 255-0793
E-MAIL: afrl.science.fair@wpafb.af.mil

(Current as of December 2005)