Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair
Welcome
Students!
Welcome to ACSEF! 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 ACSEF, please let us know.
Patti Carothers
SRC/IRB Chairman
Robin Groch
Asst. SRC/IRB Chairman
ACSEF Student Leadership Board Open House
Join the Alameda County Science & Engineering Fair (ACSEF) Student Leadership Board (SLB) for an inspiring afternoon of STEM exploration and discovery!
Open to students in grades 6–12, parents, and community members.
Sunday, November 30
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM SLB Open House + Q&A
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Science Table & Games
Fremont Public Library, Fukaya Room B
2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
1:45 – 2:45 PM
Discover ACSEF SLB and its three student leadership divisions
Be inspired by ACSEF Alumni, hear from current college students as they share how science fair experiences shaped their journeys in STEM and leadership
Meet our student leaders and ask questions about their roles and experiences
Learn how to join our Mentorship Program to get ready for the 2026 Alameda County Science Fair
3:00 - 4:15
Admission is free, space is limited and wristbands are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Enjoy interactive science games and hands-on activities

Arduino Workshop
The ACSEF SLB is excited to announce an upcoming Arduino Workshop for students in grades 5-8! This hands-on session will introduce participants to the basics of circuitry and programming while working on interactive projects!
Details:
📅 Date: October 18th
📍 Location Union City Library
⏰ Time 2:45-5 pm
No prior experience is needed!
If you’d like to attend, please RSVP by Wednesday, October 15th so we can prepare enough kits for everyone.
Link to RSVP: tinyurl.com/arduinoworkshop2526