Intel International Science &
Engineering Fair (IISEF)
Los Angeles, California
May 11-16, 2014
You will find EVERYTHING you need to know
about Intel ISEF at:
http://www.societyforscience.org/intelisef2014
The International Rules for Pre-college Science Research: Guidelines for
Science and Engineering Fairs
They are the official rules of the Intel ISEF. The purpose of these rules is to:
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protect the rights and welfare of the student researcher
protect the rights and welfare of the human participant
ensure adherence to government regulations
ensure use of safe laboratory practices
protect the environment
determine eligibility for competition in the Intel ISEF 2014
Intel ISEF Rules Wizard
This "wizard" asks a series of questions about your planned project and
will provide a list of forms that you need to complete.
SRC Rules FAQs
Common questions about our rules and guidelines from our scientific
review committee
Overview of Forms and Dates
Provides a brief explanation of each form in the Rules and Regulations,
and when it should be completed.
Common Scientific Review Committee (SRC) Problems
Summarizes SRC reviews leading up to the Intel ISEF, with pointers
about what NOT to do.
Most Common Reasons for Projects to Fail to Qualify at Intel ISEF
This document summarizes the most common reasons that a project fails
to qualify at the Intel ISEF.
Intel ISEF Categories and Subcategories
Summarizes the categories and subcategories at Intel ISEF.
Sources of Information for 2014 International Rules and
Guidelines
Listing of outside sources of information to supplement the Rules
and Guidelines.
Intel ISEF Student Handbook
An aid to help in the research process and judging criteria.
Science Fair Project Guide
Steps to take to do a good project.
ELIGIBILITY
• Students from grades 9 to 12.
• High quality projects – keep an eye on your best projects and
encourage the student(s) to consider IISEF.
• Experimentation and design projects only.
• Must be able to travel to USA (in May) with a valid passport.
GET INVOLVED!
The IISEF is a great experience for participants to meet other
international students (about 1600 finalists from 70 countries) and
present their projects in the “Science Fair Olympiad”.
They will be judged by high profile Scientists and Nobel Laureates (about
1000 judges).
…..and can win numerous awards..more than $4 million dollars worth!
Approval before experimentation
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Certain projects (involving: human subjects, vertebrate animals, and PHBA's
(potentially hazardous pathogenic agents) including microorganisms, recombinant
DNA, and human or animal tissue) that are done in research labs and other
institutions require the approval of a supervising scientist before the
experimentation starts.
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This “approval before experimentation” information must be sent to SRC by
certain deadlines (consult: Intel ISEF Rules Wizard - Overview of Forms
and Dates - Overview of Forms and Dates - Intel ISEF Student
Handbook).
• December 16, 2013 is the first deadline for submitting IISEF proposals to
SRC for projects that require approval before experimentation begins.
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To submit to SRC: (a) a research plan (not necessarily the final one) with
experimental details and procedures along with (b) risk assessment forms
and (c) forms that need to be signed by the research supervisor (mentor)
and (d) a draft of the abstract.
• February 21, 2014 is the second and final deadline for submitting
IISEF proposals to SRC for projects that require approval before
experimentation begins.
• This 2nd deadline may be needed in case the research scientist is
away or the project started in 2014. This date is also very close to
the local fair dates when teachers may have a better idea of IISEF
caliber projects.
Risk Assessment Form
• If a project is done at home or at school, a supervising adult
(teacher) must assess the risks involved.
• To help with this procedure, a Risk Assessment Form is provided.
Concern for the students’ safety is the priority.
• If a teacher recognizes an IISEF level project then, based on the risk
assessment form, have the student(s) fill out the appropriate IISEF
FORMS in case that project is chosen for IISEF at the MRSTF.
• It may be best if ALL projects filled out this form to cover all possible
scenarios so that we do not miss out on those “really good projects”
that become eligible at the MRSTF but can’t go because necessary
forms have not been filled out.
Final SRC Approval needed for IISEF
• SRC has the obligation to sign off on all projects that win
at the MRSTF to go on to the IISEF.
• This means that ALL required FORMS must have been
completed according to the International IISEF Rules
and Guidelines.
Overview of Forms and Dates
IISEF 2013 -2014 SRC
• Susan Pamboukian
pamboukian.s@qaa.qc.ca
• Stewart Daly
S.Daly@marianopolis.edu
• Rocco Iafigliola
r.iafigliola@marianopolis.edu