The rules for the the International Science & Engineering Fair say:
“6. Students may compete in only one Intel ISEF affiliated fair, except when proceeding to a state/national fair affiliated with the Intel ISEF from an affiliated regional fair.”
What that means to you in Iowa:
- Iowa is carved up into several regions, which don’t overlap. Each region has an ISEF-affiliated fair.
- The only regional fair we allow you to attend is your “home fair”, the one in the region where you live, unless you get special permission.
- You can also attend the State Science Fair in Ames — even if you don’t attend any regional fair.
So how do I get permission to attend EISEF instead of my home fair?
- If you haven’t already, figure out which ISEF regional fair is your home fair. (We have a page that shows the ISEF regions in Iowa.)
- Contact your home fair (usually, its Fair Director) and ask permission to attend EISEF instead.
- If your home fair okays your request, they’ll tell about it, and include your name and contact info.
- If our Fair Director okays your request, they’ll tell you and the other fair.
- If we’ve okayed you, then you’ll register your project with EISEF, and show up in Cedar Rapids at 8:00 AM on March 16, 2024.