Valparaiso University and ArcelorMittal Present the 64th Annual Northwestern Indiana Science and Engineering Fair
Valparaiso University will host the 64th annual Northwestern Indiana Science and Engineering Fair on March 25 in the Harre Union Ballroom.
Students in grades 6–12 from schools in Porter, Lake, LaPorte, Starke, Jasper, Pulaski and Newton counties will participate and compete for many prestigious awards and more than $5,000 in cash prizes, including scholarships to the University.
The top winners from both the senior and junior divisions will go on to compete at the Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair on April 1 at IUPUI in Indianapolis. The top senior division winners will also have a chance to compete at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles in May.
ArcelorMittal is the platinum title sponsor for the fair, generously donating funds to cover operating expenses and award money. In addition, many of their employees participate in the fair as volunteer judges, along with Valpo students, faculty, staff and the general public.
The science fair begins with judging from 10 a.m. – noon in the Harre Union Ballroom. The exhibit hall will be open to the public for viewing after noon with an awards ceremony beginning at 4 p.m. in the Union Ballroom. Special campus tours will be offered from 1–3:30 p.m., with a focus on the science and engineering buildings along with various demonstrations by Valpo students.
All are welcome to attend this exciting event, which showcases some of the brightest young minds in the community.
For complete information on the fair, please visit valpo.edu/nwisef or contact the fair director, Laura Spickard, at laura.spickard@valp.edu.
