CSRA Science & Engineering Fair
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Please note that dates in this FAQ will be updated shortly.

Questions

Answers
How long has the CSRA Regional Science and Engineering Fair been in existence? This is our 47th consecutive year.
How large an area is covered? We cover 10 counties in Georgia and 8 counties in South Carolina.  Our area encompasses over 200 schools and local school fairs where we judge over 16,000 projects.
When is the Regional Fair? The 2004-2005 Regional Fair will be held from March 22-24, 2005.
Where is the Regional Fair? The 2004-2005 Regional Fair will be held at the ASU Athletic Complex, Christenberry Field House, Augusta.
When may I set up my display? Display setup and registration for the Regional Fair will take place between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on March 22, 2005.
Will I be able to register after 4:30 p.m.? It depends.  We must stop registration at 4:00 p.m. or thereabouts so we can start preparing for the judging process.
When is the judging? The judging will be done on the evening of March 22, 2005.
When will winners be notified? Winners' schools will be notified the day after the Regional Fair.  The Web page with winners' names will be updated sometime following the completion of judging (hopefully the next day).
Do I have to be present for the judging? The only students that need to be present for judging are students in grades 9 through 12.  The high school students will be interviewed by the judges.
If I am a student to be interviewed, what time do I have to be ready to be interviewed? High School Students should be prepared to be interviewed between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.  Selected students will be asked to stay later, perhaps as late as 10:30 p.m.
When is the Awards Ceremony? The Awards Ceremony will be held on March 24, 2005 beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Where is the Awards Ceremony? The Awards Ceremony will be held at the same location, ASU Christenberry Field House.
When is the Fair open to the public? The public can view the exhibits on March 23rd and 24th from 9:00 a.m until 6:00 p.m.
When should I pick up my project? Projects should be removed from the display area no later than 9:00 p.m. on March 24, 2005.
What happens to my display if I can't pick my project up by the deadline? Unless prior arrangements are made with the Fair Director, all projects left after the deadline could be disposed of (THROWN AWAY!  please don't make us do that).
If I have questions on the day of the fair, who can I contact? You may contact the Chairman, Richard Hane, 706-832-3157
Older Registration Form ask for my Social Security Number.  My parents are reluctant to provide that.  Why do you need it? The new forms do not ask for your SSN.  If you win an award requiring we have your SSN, you will then be asked for it. 

Some of the awards given at the Awards Ceremony are cash, savings bonds, and scholarships.  We are required by law to provide that information to the necessary federal agencies.  You do NOT have to provide your Social Security Number unless you receive an award that requires it.
The Registration Forms for our school were sent, but we have not received any Confirmation Notices.  Does this mean that we are not registered? No!  It just means that the Registration Forms were received after the "deadline."  This deadline is the date used for the Confirmation Notices mailings.  Registrations received after this date will still be accepted.   Please come to the fair whether you have received a Confirmation Notice or not!

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