Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair - MSEF

10/09/2026

Massachusetts Science Fair Students - Don't miss next week's Intro To Intellectual Property on Thursday, October 15th.

Learn about patent law and how to protect inventions related to your science and engineering fair projects.
What can you legally protect and how do you file a patent application?
What are the concerns with AI usage and your inventions?
What is considered a public disclosure?

Sign up at the link at linktr.ee/_MSEF_

09/21/2026

Don't miss Intro To: Webinar Series this Thursday!
Social Science Projects, Sept 24 at 7pm

What do social science science fair projects typically look like?
What are ethical or safety considerations for student research?
What are recommendations for resources to explore?

Pre-register at the link in bio: linktr.ee/_MSEF_
Open to all Massachusetts 6th-12th grade students pursuing Science & Engineering Fair projects.

09/14/2026

Don't miss the first Intro To: Webinar Series this Wednesday!
MSEF's Artificial Intelligence Policy, Sept 16 at 7pm

Learn more about the what, why, and how of MSEF's AI Policy and Guidance to support your project AND stay in compliance with the rules and regulations. This program is appropriate for Massachusetts students and teachers in grades 6-12.

Pre-register at the link in bio: linktr.ee/_MSEF_

09/09/2026

Our Intro To: series is back! Four free sessions this fall on the details that shape a strong Science Fair project, built for 6th-12th graders across Massachusetts working on projects through MSEF and affiliated fairs.

MSEF's Artificial Intelligence Policy, Sept 16 at 7pm
Social Science Projects, Sept 24 at 7pm
Intellectual Property, Oct 15 at 7pm
Data Analysis and Machine Learning with MATLAB, Oct 28 at 7pm

Teachers, these are a good fit for students digging into advanced content or looking to make more connections.

Pre-register at the link in bio: linktr.ee/_MSEF_

09/08/2026

Get Ready for the 2027 Science Fair Season! 🍎🔬

Join MSEF’s virtual Info Sessions this September to learn about:
✅ 2026–27 program updates
✅ Research plan guidance
✅ Approval deadlines
✅ AI policies & guidance
✅ And more!

Sessions available for Middle School and High School teachers, as well as a session for students and parents.
Find session dates and pre-registration details at linktr.ee/_MSEF_

07/29/2026

Teachers: Get Ready for MSEF 2026–27! 🍎🔬
Join MSEF’s virtual Teacher Info Sessions this August to learn about:
✅ 2026–27 program updates
✅ Research plan guidance
✅ Approval deadlines
✅ AI policies & guidance
✅ And more!
Find session dates and pre-registration details in the teacher newsletter: linktr.ee/MSEF
Student and Parent sessions coming in September.

07/16/2026

Thanks to the Broadcom Foundation for their support of Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair students.

Congratulations Aarti, Broadcom Coding with Commitment® winner at Massachusetts Middle School Science & Engineering Fair!

Broadcom Coding with Commitment® recognizes students in middle school who combine STEM learning with coding to solve a community problem they care about that aligns with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.

Aarti's project “Fractal Exploration: A Mathematical Tool to Measure Biological Complexity in Tumors” is an integrated, Python-based platform (PyQt6) offering an accessible solution to explore the intersection of mathematics and medical imaging through four core components: fractal generation, box-counting dimension analysis, image comparison, and AI-driven tumor detection. Her project aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #3 Good Health and Well-Being.

Broadcom Coding with Commitment® provides a catalyst for students to learn basic coding and AI as essential problem-solving tools in STEM. It fosters active civic engagement by thinking globally while acting locally.

Aarti says, "AI has turned coding from a barrier into a bridge. Instead of getting lost in the weeds of syntax, I now spend my energy where it matters most: providing solutions and solving real-world problems. "

Learn more here: https://broadcomfoundation.org/programs/broadcom-coding-with-commitment/

Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair - MSEF

07/09/2026

Calling Massachusetts Teachers & School Leaders: Help Students Own Their Science 🔬

Looking for practical ways to strengthen authentic STEM learning and build student ownership of scientific inquiry?

The Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair (MSEF) is offering FREE summer professional development workshops for teachers designed to help schools create meaningful science fair experiences that align with classroom learning and support student success. New and returning teachers are welcome!

📍 Science Fair Foundations
August 5–6 | Adams, MA
For middle school teachers interested in learning how to guide students through the science fair process. Explore NGSS and Science & Engineering Practices (SEP), support students in identifying project ideas, conducting background research, developing research plans, and analyzing data.

📍 Stronger Together: Growing Your STEM Community
August 19 | Billerica, MA
For middle and high school educators looking to build a sustainable culture of STEM and science fair participation. Learn strategies for leveraging school, industry, and community partnerships while empowering student leadership.

📍 Why So Many Forms? Demystifying the High School SRC Process
August 21 | Newton, MA
Designed for high school teachers, this workshop provides guidance on Scientific Review Committee (SRC) requirements, risk assessment, paperwork, and advising students on complex research projects.

✅ Free to attend
✅ Designed specifically for teachers
✅ Practical tools you can bring directly into your classroom

If you're a Massachusetts teacher, curriculum leader, STEM coordinator, or school administrator committed to expanding authentic student research opportunities, these workshops are for you.

Learn more and register through our linktr.ee/_MSEF_

06/30/2026

Join the MSEF team! We are currently hiring a Communications Manager.

Every year, thousands of Massachusetts students pursue original, independent research through Science & Engineering Fair programs. This role turns those projects into stories that travel — opening doors, building relationships, and strengthening a vibrant ecosystem of innovation.

🧪 Linking students with real-world opportunities
🏫 Bridging schools, industry, and academia
🤝 Amplifying partnerships across education, corporate, and policy sectors

If you’re energized by networks, storytelling, and being a part of a STEM Ecosystem, we’d love to meet you.

Fully remote (Massachusetts-based)

🔗 https://ideali.st/CWq6Yu

05/08/2026

We often talk about the skills students gain through science fair, like critical thinking and problem‑solving, but this week a teacher shared a perspective that highlighted something often overlooked.

She said the real growth she sees isn’t just academic—it’s human.

Students learning how to:
• navigate disagreements
• articulate their ideas clearly
• listen (really listen) to each other
• work through challenges together

Friendships form. Sometimes they fall apart.

Students face pressure, competition, and setbacks—and learn how to handle all of it.

And in that process, they build something incredibly important:
social competence—the ability to communicate, collaborate, and adapt.

In a world where so much interaction is digital, that matters more than ever.
Teachers are the ones holding space for all of this.

Guiding not just research projects, but real human development.

At Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair, we’re proud to support educators in making this kind of learning possible—through classroom resources, coaching, and a program that meets them where they are.

Because science fair isn’t just about projects on a board.

It’s about helping students figure out how to think, how to communicate, and how to work with others.

And that starts with teachers.

Thank you for everything you do, we are proud to work alongside you 🙏