NOTICE:

Tomorrow’s fair has been postponed due to weather. Please stay tuned for more details.

Welcome to the St. Mary's County Science and Engineering Fair!

The St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair (SMCSEF) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to assist and encourage students to expand their scientific and engineering knowledge, pursue a career in the scientific or engineering field, and to practice their chosen professions in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. We provide a venue for students to compete against one another for awards and accolades in order to hone their abilities to conduct scientific and engineering analysis, as well as demonstrate their ability to persuasively and precisely convey technical information and conclusions. 

The Science Fair provides a window into the real world of science and engineering, beyond school

2025 SCIENCE FAIR DATES

REGULAR FAIR DATE: Students will set up Thursday night at the SMART Building. The fair will be on Friday, January 17th and students will attend as a field trip with the Awards Ceremony at GMHS at 6pm. 

SNOW DATE:  Students will set up Thursday night at the SMART Building.  The fair will be on Friday, January 24th and students will attend as a field trip with the Awards Ceremony at GMHS at 7 pm. 

STUDENTS

Science and engineering fairs are exciting and rewarding! Check out the resources page for how to conduct a project and showcase your work!

JUDGING

Want to make a difference in the lives of our students? Please consider becoming a judge for the Fair.

Teachers & Parents

Learn how the Science Fair can provide real world experience plus other benefits to your students.

Thank You To Our Participating Schools

Thank You To Our Teacher Coordinators

Mr. Jason Hayes

Supervisor of Instruction: Science St. Mary’s County Public Schools

Mr. Nathan Swick

Forest Career and Technology Center

Mrs. Kristen Haley

Father Andrew White Middle School

Mr. Allen Skinner

Great Mills High School

Ms. Kirsten Burton

Spring Ridge Middle School

Ms. Angela Swann

Ryken High School