Dallas
Regional
Science &
Engineering
Fair

Welcome to the Fair!


SMU was proud to present the 51st Beal Bank Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair in 2008. The Dallas-area science fair, which is open to all 7-12th grade students in TEA region 10 who win through from school and district fairs, is one of the largest in the nation with $100,000 in prizes and scholarships on offer. It is designed to comply with all the rules of the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Here are a few reasons why Science Fair has become such a vital force:

  • It focuses attention on scientific experience in school.
  • It stimulates interest in scientific investigation beyond that covered in the classroom.
  • It highlights and rewards scientific talent through exhibit and demonstration.
  • It provides constructive suggestions for science teachers and their students.
  • It recognizes teachers for their outstanding contributions.
  • It stimulates public interest in the scientific abilities of students.
  • It gives students an opportunity to win exciting awards and prizes.

    • Read some of the stories about people who were influenced by participating in a Science Fair.

    About the Fair

    Since the first Dallas Regional Science Fair in 1957, the annual event has grown to be one of the largest regional student fairs in the United States. A gallery of the 2008 event...



    2008 was the 51st Anniversary of the Fair. After winning local school and district fairs, nearly 800 students from 20 Dallas-area cities registered to exhibit projects in the Regional Fair. Projects were judged Saturday, March 29, 2008, for creative ability, scientific thought, engineering goals, skill, thoroughness and clarity by over 300 volunteer judges from area businesses, professional organizations and schools. Regional Science Fair projects were on display at Fair Park Sunday, March 30, 2008. See some of the news stories about Fair winners.

    Science Fair - The Movie


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    (5min wmv movie from 50th Anniversary fair)

    All students who take part receive a certificate and those who place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in science category win cash awards from Beal Bank. There are also over 150 Special Awards to be won from local businesses and institutions and 4-year scholarships to attend SMU. All winners and their teachers are invited to the Beal Bank Awards Banquet on SMU campus in April.

    Awards Banquet - The Movie


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    (5min wmv movie from 50th Anniversary fair)

    All students who place 1st, 2nd , or 3rd in science category qualify for the Texas State Science and Engineering Fair where those in the Senior Division have a chance to progress to the International Science & Engineering Fair. All Senior Division Grand Prize winners at the Dallas Regional Fair qualify directly for the International Fair; the trip for the student and an accompanying adult is sponsored by Beal Bank.

    2008 Grand Prize Winners

    2008 Grand Prize Winners

    Left to right: Jhoseline Vasquez, Sheryl Li, Ben Caroll, Elizabeth Quigley,
    Alexander Huang, Madeleine Ball, Richa Thakur, Elisa Lin, Eva Ng