The science fair is an annual event to foster an interest for Grand Cayman students in science, scientific method of problem solving and the sense of accomplishment and discovery that comes with preparing a science project.

Though initiated and financially supported by Rotary Central, the success of the Science Fair would not be possible without the dedicated support of school science teachers, participating students, parents, and corporate sponsors. Rotary Central is grateful for this support.

Rotary Central’s Science Fair is an annual competition held in the Cayman Islands that allows students to demonstrate their science skills and compete for major Prizes to assist them with future college studies. Runner up prizes will also be awarded. Registration ends on Friday 1 February 2013.

Students prepare their topics during the week of 15th–22 February (mid-term break). The final display and judging will be held on Saturday 27th April at Camana Bay. This will be followed by the Awards Banquet where parents will be most welcome.

ARC open for Student Registration and set up at 8:30 am 27 April 2013

The Display event and impartial judging will take place as follows:

Time: Saturday, 27 April 2013 between 10:00am and 3:00pm

Place: Camana Bay Arts and Recreation Centre
Family, friends, sponsors and public are invited

The Awards Banquet will follow:

Time: Saturday, 27 April 2013 at 6:00 PM

Place: Camana Bay Arts and Recreation Centre

RSVP E-mail: [email protected]

Judging

In the interest of fairness, 3 judges will be selected from impartial, knowledgeable individuals who have not been involved in your project. Thus, parents, teachers and supervisors will be excluded from the panel of judges.

Prizes

Cash prizes in the amount of $3000, $2000, and $1000 will be available subject to sponsorship. The prizes will be held in trust and issued when the student enters college, university or a technical school. Winning students will receive a Certificate and runner-up prizes will also be available. If there is no winner in a category, the prize will be held in the trust for the next year.

Benefits to Be Derived from Completing a Science Fair Project

Science fair projects are an enjoyable way to gain valuable science experience. Students who complete science fair projects tend to acquire skills such as independent research, analytical thinking, and creative problem solving.

The following are additional benefits.

1. Developing creativity,

2. Experience in documenting, collecting and analyzing data,

3. Experience in making oral and written presentations,

4. Developing tenacity and confidence … It doesn’t work; …It doesn’t work; …It works! … EUREKA!

5. Increased self esteem,

6. Discovering that there are many good science fair projects.

7. Helping you decide which career to enter,

8. Developing interviewing skills,

9. High school science fair projects are accomplishments to put on a college application or job resume,

10. Discovering that science is fun (Of all the benefits to be derived from completing a science project, discovering that science is fun is by far the most important.), and

11. Your completed science project can continue as a basis for further research while you attend college.

(Keep in mind that most science projects are not an end per se, but suggest more research culminating in another science project)

For more on the 2013 Science fair go to:

http://www.rotarysciencefair.ky/index.html