<p>Hi I'm currently new to CC and ISEF as well. My question is that if I currently don't live in a territory that is included in an affiliated ISEF fair, does that mean I won't be able to participate? Could I just drive to a fair that is close, but does not include my territory on its list or will I have to find a university to sponsor an Intel ISEF fair? And if so what processes will I have to go through? I've read up on the information on the ISEF site but couldn't find the answers to my questions. Thank you in advance and sorry for my large quantity of questions. ;)</p>
<p>Bump 10char</p>
<p>In order to compete in ISEF, you have to work your way up from a school level fair, to a Regional ISEF affiliated fair, and be one of the top projects which is selected for ISEF. To find your region, search here: [Society</a> for Science & the Public - Page](<a href=“http://apps.societyforscience.org/find_a_fair/]Society”>http://apps.societyforscience.org/find_a_fair/)</p>
<p>This year’s fair season is well established, so it is too late to qualify for ISEF 13 in Phoenix. However, the fair is open to the public on Thurs, May 16. See you there!</p>
<p>Sorry if I did not make myself too clear. I am trying to start a project for the competition next year, but the thing is that when I went on the ISEF website to find an affiliated fair near me, the only fairs in my state (CO) did not include my county as part of their territories. My question is that will I be able to compete if there are no fairs designated for my county, or can I just drive a little further to compete. Thanks!</p>
<p>Please PM me your county. DS2 has several ISEF friends in last year’s delegation, including a regional fair director’s daughter. I’m sure we can help you find a fair.</p>
<p>Aw, I’m not quite able to pm yet (need 12 more posts), but I seem to have found a fair that was not listed on the ISEF website, but CO does recognize it as a fair that can advance to state, so I think I’m set! However, I would like to thank you for your help and great depth of information! :D</p>
<p>ISEF is very picky about geographical regions. State is normally an ISEF affiliate, but as you have seen, regionals can be affiliates as well, but are not required to be. It is much easier to win from a regional than from state!</p>
<p>Be sure to investigate the other science competitions for your project! Davidson Fellows is particularly lucrative.</p>