science fair
noun
: a typically competitive exhibition of science projects usually prepared and presented by schoolchildren
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She won first place at the science fair.
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Oliver settled on his idea in September 2023, ahead of the January deadline for the 2024 San Diego science fair.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
After receiving approval from the local science fair, the school review committee, and the institutional review board, Sable was able to use a research laboratory at Emory University under the guidance of her mentor.
—Kevin Anderton, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Hollis was determined to give Richard every opportunity, moving to Kendall, vacationing at Disney World, cruising to the Bahamas, taking him to karate lessons, helping him with science fair projects.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Student of the Week offers schools the chance to celebrate teens who have placed in an art, dance or music competition, excelled in a science fair, won an essay contest, received a scholarship, were recognized for their volunteer service or have shined in some other way.
—Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
After receiving approval from the local science fair, the school review committee, and the institutional review board, Sable was able to use a research laboratory at Emory University under the guidance of her mentor.
—Kevin Anderton, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Hollis was determined to give Richard every opportunity, moving to Kendall, vacationing at Disney World, cruising to the Bahamas, taking him to karate lessons, helping him with science fair projects.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Student of the Week offers schools the chance to celebrate teens who have placed in an art, dance or music competition, excelled in a science fair, won an essay contest, received a scholarship, were recognized for their volunteer service or have shined in some other way.
—Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Science fair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/science%20fair. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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