Hitachi Science & Engineering Fair, Alameda County
Welcome
Students!
Welcome to Hitachi Science & Engineering Fair, Alameda County! You are here because you asked a testable question to solve through experimentation or came up with an engineering problem to solve! Whether you have participated before or this is your first year, we are excited to have you! If you have any questions on how to participate in the fair, please let us know.
Patti Carothers
SRC/IRB Chairman
Timeline
Planning & Preparation
Application Instructions
NEW DATE: Sunday, OCTOBER 18, 2026 - WEBINAR 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - ACSEF Application Forms Tutorial & Question/Answer period
*To ensure safety of our participants, you must sign up before 4:30 OCTOBER 18TH to receive the Webinar Google Meet invitation by email. The link to sign up https://forms.gle/VuGN2KoR3up5zgdY8
NEW DATE: Saturday, OCTOBER 24, 2026 - WEBINAR 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - ACSEF Application Forms Tutorial & Question/Answer period
*To ensure the safety of our participants emails, you must sign up before 4:30 PM OCTOBER 24th to receive the Webinar Google Meet invitation by email. The link to sign up https://forms.gle/rcGLBoMY7iBmCXqUA
Notebook Requirements
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Announcements and Resources
Display & Safety Rules
https://www.societyforscience.org/isef/international-rules/display-safety-rules/
Forms for Judging Folders
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Preparing for Fair Days
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Friday, March 12, 2027 - Student Display set up @ Chabot College, Hayward 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM “Display and Safety Rules for all projects
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Saturday, March 13, 2027 - Judging (exact schedule to be determined) is generally ~8:00 am - 4:00 pm at Chabot College.
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Saturday, March 27, 2027 - * TWO weeks after judging - Award Ceremony (exact time to be determined) generally is ~ 2 pm - 5 pm Chabot College Performing Arts Center.
What to Expect & Bring on Check-In Day
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What to Expect & Bring on Judging Day
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Post Fair Events
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