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The New Haven Science Fair (NHSF) Program began in 1995 with seven pilot schools. To date, it engages over 8,000 students across 43 schools, supported by more than 160 volunteers serving as mentors and judges. The program is committed to enhancing education quality, particularly in science and math, for New Haven Public Schools students from Pre-K through Grade 12.
Want to Judge?
Evaluate student projects at the citywide Science Fair and provide encouraging, constructive feedback.
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Important Dates:
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Judge Orientation via Zoom (optional, register here)
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 by 11:59 PM Judge Confirmation Form due
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM Judge Project Viewing (optional, 100/101 College St.)
Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM NHSF 2026 Judging (100/101 College St.)
- Registration opens at 9:15 AM (101 College St.)
Parking:
Free parking at 100 College St., New Haven, CT. Paid parking will be reimbursed by treasurer.
ACS New Haven Section member Vincent Ribeiro participated as a judge at NHSF 2024.
Download the 2024-2025 Science Fair Planning Guide for example timeline, project criteria, and step-by-step instructions.
Access NHSF's 2024-2025 lesson plans, activities, and tips to support your students' science fair success.
Find NHSF's 2024-2025 guidelines, scoring criteria, and tips for judging science fair projects.