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AYSI's Science Fair Academy is returning in a virtual format for 2022-23! This year's SFA has two tiers: our lecture program, and 1-on-1 research mentorship. We also host a Mock Science Fair to help students practice for the big day. With our experienced team and deep knowledge of science fair, SFA will help any young scientist!
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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 help students with all parts of the science fair process, with topics ranging from ideation to presenting your work. The Lecture Program includes the fundamentals of the research process in three major areas: Planning, Execution, and Presentation.
COST: $100
COST: $100
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2. 1-on-1 Research Program
AYSI's 1-on-1 Research Program provides personalized mentorship for students. Our undergraduate mentors have numerous awards and tons of experience. The 1-on-1 Research Program helps students take their research to the next level by teaching them about the publishing process, conferences, and landing internships to continue their work.
Note - Your student must be enrolled in the lecture series to apply for a spot in the 1-on-1 program. COST: $50 per mentorship session |
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One-on-one Research Program |
Live virtual monthly lecture sessions? |
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Q&A sessions? |
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Meetings and consultation with mentors after lectures? |
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Access to mock fairs with judging, critiques, and prizes? |
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Prep for internships, research publishing, and conference attendance? |
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Personalized 1-on-1 mentorship with undergraduate students? |
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Dates + Registration Deadlines
Late registrants will start at a later date (first Monday after they are accepted).
- Regular Registration Deadline: October 12th, 11:59pm CST
- 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.