The 74th Annual Southern Appalachian Science and Engineering Fair will take place Tuesday, March 25, 2025
University of Tennessee, Student Union #272
1502 Cumberland Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37916
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1502 Cumberland Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37916
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*The award ceremony will take place in a new location this year. It will be held Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Mossman Building, Room 102, 1311 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916.
Schedule of Events
*Award ceremony will take place Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 6:00pm.Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
Judge Schedule of Events
Judge assembly begins at 12:30pm, with closed judging beginning at 1:15pm and open judging at 3:00pm. From 5:00pm up to 9:00pm judges submit their score sheets and lead judges determine final winners. Dinner is provided.
Registration Deadlines
Opens on
Closes on
Final Revisions Close*
Status
Registration Deadlines
Teacher Registration
Sep 3, 2024 (Tuesday)
Feb 27, 2025 (Thursday)
n/a
Open
Teacher Registration (Open)
Open: Sep 3, 2024 (Tuesday)
Close: Feb 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Close: Feb 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Pre-Approval Paperwork
Sep 3, 2024 (Tuesday)
Jan 9, 2025 (Thursday)
Jan 16, 2025 (Thursday)
Open
Pre-Approval Paperwork (Open)
Open: Sep 3, 2024 (Tuesday)
Close: Jan 9, 2025 (Thursday)
*Revisions: Jan 16, 2025 (Thursday)
Close: Jan 9, 2025 (Thursday)
*Revisions: Jan 16, 2025 (Thursday)
Project Registration
Sep 3, 2024 (Tuesday)
Feb 20, 2025 (Thursday)
n/a
Open
Project Registration (Open)
Open: Sep 3, 2024 (Tuesday)
Close: Feb 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Close: Feb 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Final ISEF Forms & Abstract
Sep 3, 2024 (Tuesday)
Feb 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Mar 5, 2025 (Wednesday)
Open
Final ISEF Forms(Open)
Open: Sep 3, 2024 (Tuesday)
Close: Feb 27, 2025 (Thursday)
*Revisions: Mar 5, 2025 (Wednesday)
Close: Feb 27, 2025 (Thursday)
*Revisions: Mar 5, 2025 (Wednesday)
Digital Poster Board
Sep 3, 2024 (Tuesday)
Mar 17, 2025 (Monday)
n/a
Open
Digital Poster Board (Open)
Open: Sep 3, 2024 (Tuesday)
Close: Mar 17, 2025 (Monday)
Close: Mar 17, 2025 (Monday)
Judge Registration
Sep 3, 2024 (Tuesday)
Mar 24, 2025 (Monday)
n/a
Open
Judge Registration (Open)
Open: Sep 3, 2024 (Tuesday)
Close: Mar 24, 2025 (Monday)
Close: Mar 24, 2025 (Monday)
*final revision indicates the last date when you can re-upload your forms/paperwork when requested by our staff.
Divisions and Categories
The 74th Annual Southern Appalachian Science and Engineering Fair is open to all students in grades 6 through 12.
Students will be participating in 2 divisions:
Students will be participating in 2 divisions:
Junior Division (grades 6 - 8)
Senior Division (grades 9 - 12)
Each division is separated into 18 categories:Senior Division (grades 9 - 12)
(AS) Animal Sciences
(BE) Behavioral and Social Sciences
(BI) Biochemistry
(CB) Cellular and Molecular Biology
(CH) Chemistry
(CS) Computer Science and Technology in the Arts
(EA) Earth and Planetary Science
(ET) Energy and Transportation
(EE) Engineering: Electrical and Mechanical
(EN) Engineering: Materials and Bioengineering
(EM) Environmental Management
(EV) Environmental Sciences
(MA) Mathematical Sciences
(ME) Medicine and Health Sciences
(MI) Microbiology
(PH) Physics and Astronomy
(PS) Plant Sciences
(RO) Robotics and Intelligent Machines
(BE) Behavioral and Social Sciences
(BI) Biochemistry
(CB) Cellular and Molecular Biology
(CH) Chemistry
(CS) Computer Science and Technology in the Arts
(EA) Earth and Planetary Science
(ET) Energy and Transportation
(EE) Engineering: Electrical and Mechanical
(EN) Engineering: Materials and Bioengineering
(EM) Environmental Management
(EV) Environmental Sciences
(MA) Mathematical Sciences
(ME) Medicine and Health Sciences
(MI) Microbiology
(PH) Physics and Astronomy
(PS) Plant Sciences
(RO) Robotics and Intelligent Machines