Science fairs are gateways to a life-long fascination with science and with learning. Ask any scientist, engineer, or doctor about their science fair project and they invariably wax nostalgic and then explain how that event changed the course of their lives – regardless of whether they came home with awards. Science fairs put into practice the very skills that form successful academic and professional careers.  It’s so much more than just a showcase of science experiments.

The Central Sound Regional Science and Engineering Fair provides an opportunity for high school students in the Washington State Puget Sound region to showcase their interest in scientific research or engineering design, receive community recognition for their achievements, and potentially advance to the partnered competitions at the state and international level.

Each year, we enable hundreds of Puget Sound area high school students to experience first hand the professional practices of working scientists and engineers through the development of independent research projects, guided by teachers or mentors. 

We help students better understand their world, think independently and critically, and help to solve everyday as well as global challenges. Our mission is to showcase and celebrate students’ research work, offering prizes and scholarships for the best efforts.