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AYSI is coming to you this year with a completely virtualized 2020/2021 program promoting scientific research through three different programs. Since the beginning of AYSI, our goal has been to push forward the idea of innovating with impact, and this year's Science Fair Academy brings a completely new lecture series, mentorship system, and 1-on-1 research review with world-class professionals. With this year's three virtual programs, AYSI aims to foster STEM creativity at all academic and financial levels of students. NOTE: If your student's regional/ISEF qualifying fair is cancelled this year due to COVID-19, their registration for the Science Fair Academy will be rolled over into the 2021-2022 school year for no additional cost. If your student is a senior, you will be refunded the entire program cost. Our Programs. |
1. Lecture Program
Our entry level program grants access to all of our live lectures with Q&A. The AYSI Curriculum has been strategically created to cover topics ranging from the ideation process to presenting your work. The Lecture Program includes the fundamentals of the research process in three major areas: Planning, Execution, and Presentation.
COST: $75
COST: $75
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2. Science Fair Mentorship Program
The Science Fair Mentorship Program builds upon the seminars of lecture program with a key addition of a mentorship component. Students in this program will engage in an interactive mentorship session after lectures, including student mentors with nationally & internationationally recognized awards. Students will also have access to mock fairs and exclusive content.
COST: $150 |
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3. One-on-one Research Program
AYSI's premier 1-ON-1 Research Program introduces personalized mentorship between students and undergraduate mentors with numerous international awards and experience at competitions like STS, ISEF, JSHS, and AJAS. The 1-ON-1 Research Program also helps students take their research to the next level by learning how to publish, attend conferences, and gain internship experience. On top of the lecture seminars and personalized mentorship, Research Program students can also get their research reviewed by professionals.
COST: $300 |
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Lecture Program |
Science Fair Mentorship Program |
One-on-one Research Program |
Live virtual monthly lecture sessions? |
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Q&A sessions? |
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Personal meetings and consultation with mentors after lectures? |
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Access to mock fairs with judging, critiques, and prizes? |
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Mentorship for internships, research publishing, and conference attendance? |
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Bimonthly 1-on-1 mentorship and curriculum sessions? |
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Dates + Registration Deadlines
Late registrants will start at a later date (first Monday after they are accepted).
- Priority Registration Deadline (for Zoom Info Session Attendees): September 7th, 11:59pm PST
- Regular Registration Deadline: September 14th, 11:59pm PST
- Late Registration Deadline: Rolling
Late registrants will start at a later date (first Monday after they are accepted).
Designed for students to achieve at:
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School Fair
Helps students get ready in time to crush their school fair competition |
DRSEF (Regional Fairs)
Guides students in maximizing their projects and creating beautiful presentations . |
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TXSEF (State Fairs)
Helps students make final changes and prepare to present to higher-level judges against tougher competition. |
ISEF (Senior Div. Only)
Focus on advanced presentation and question-answering in preparation for internationals. Ph.D. mentors. |
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Special Competitions
AYSI programs include lectures and mentorship for scientific competitions like the Texas Junior Academy of Science (TJAS/AJAS) and the Texas Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (TJSHS/JSHS). These competitions are only for Senior Div. competitors and involve a completely new presentation style that AYSI mentors have experienced and succeeded with.
AYSI programs include lectures and mentorship for scientific competitions like the Texas Junior Academy of Science (TJAS/AJAS) and the Texas Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (TJSHS/JSHS). These competitions are only for Senior Div. competitors and involve a completely new presentation style that AYSI mentors have experienced and succeeded with.
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What makes AYSI special?
Personalized Mentorship
We match students with both student and adult mentors who have previous experience in science fair competitions or have been judges in fairs. Advice given through AYSI's program is tailored to the student. Mentors help with the entire process and answer any specific questions about the planning, execution, or presentation of projects.
We match students with both student and adult mentors who have previous experience in science fair competitions or have been judges in fairs. Advice given through AYSI's program is tailored to the student. Mentors help with the entire process and answer any specific questions about the planning, execution, or presentation of projects.
Questions Answered
Our mentors have years of experience in science fair and research, and they have also attended numerous higher-level competitions. With this knowledge, any questions asked by students can be answered with depth by our mentors. Our mentors provide prompt responses to questions and comments through the groups.io platform.
Our mentors have years of experience in science fair and research, and they have also attended numerous higher-level competitions. With this knowledge, any questions asked by students can be answered with depth by our mentors. Our mentors provide prompt responses to questions and comments through the groups.io platform.
Distinguished Guest Seminars
Throughout the year, we invite distinguished scientific & entrepreneurial leaders to give talks on their experiences in both academia and industry. These events provide members a valuable chance to learn from the best and network with these accomplished individuals. Past speakers include Former Dean of Engineering at UT Dallas Dr. Mark Spong.
Throughout the year, we invite distinguished scientific & entrepreneurial leaders to give talks on their experiences in both academia and industry. These events provide members a valuable chance to learn from the best and network with these accomplished individuals. Past speakers include Former Dean of Engineering at UT Dallas Dr. Mark Spong.
Taught by Award Winning Mentors
All of our programs are taught by mentors who have succeeded at state, national, and international level competitions, and our premier Research Program includes an undergraduate mentorship team with top award winners from ISEF, JSHS, STS, and Google Science Fair. Additionally, AYSI has teamed up with published professors and renowned industry leaders to provide amazing guest lectures and our Research Review.