WHAT: More than 300 local elementary, middle and high school students will showcase their latest scientific discoveries and have their projects judged by scientists from Nevada System of Higher Education institutions during the Beal Bank Nevada Southern Nevada Regional Science and Engineering Fair
WHEN: This Saturday, March 14, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: Student Union Ballroom at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ
(Off Maryland Parkway and Harmon Avenue)
DETAILS: The Beal Bank Nevada Southern Nevada Regional Science and Engineering Fair promotes an interest in mathematics and scientific studies for students in the Clark County School District (CCSD). Held at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, the fair is sponsored by CCSD and 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and hosted by 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's College of Sciences. The fair is divided into elementary (grades K-5), middle school (grades 6-8), and high school (grades 9-12) divisions and includes projects from a broad range of science and engineering disciplines.
The winning high school entry will represent Nevada at the INTEL International Science Fair May 10-16 in Reno. For more information, please visit
NOTE: Saturday's event is free and open to the public. Media are also invited to attend the judging Friday, March 13, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Student Union Ballroom. Friday's judging is not open to the public.
