Who wants to do a Science Fair Project?  High school and middle school students and parents can learn all about it at these free clinics sponsored by the Akron-Summit County Public Library, the Akron Council of Engineering and Scientific Societies (ACESS), and the NEOH STEM Alliance.  Using a combination of pre-selected videos, live Zoom meetings and discussions with scientists and science fair experts, we will meet virtually to explore the ins and outs of scientific research, project planning, reporting out, and more.  Attend one or attend all the sessions.

This is a free, virtual program taking place via Zoom. A Zoom link and instructions will be emailed to all registrants the week of the program.

Contact the Science & Technology division at 330-643-9075 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions.


1 – Introduction to a Science Fair Project

Clinic #1 Slide Deck

2 – How to Create Your Science Fair Project Plan

Clinic #2 Slide Deck
Clinic #2 Recorded Session
This program offers 2 videos we suggest participants watch before the live program:
Everyone should watch Science Fair Clinic – Researching Your Topic.
You can choose whether to watch the video for Engineering Design or the video for Science Inquiry.

3 - Hypothesis/Engineering Design Statement Panel Discussion

Clinic #3 Slide Deck
Clinic #3 Recorded Session

4 - Project Plan Review Panel Discussion

Clinic #4 Slide Deck
Clinic #4 Recorded Session

5 - How to Manage Project Data

Clinic #5 Slide Deck 1
Clinic #5 Slide Deck 2
This program offers 2 videos we suggest participants watch before the live program:
          Everyone should watch both
          Data Handling 1 - Central Tendency and Variation
          Data Handling 2 - Excel and Graph Choice
Clinic #5 Recorded Session

6 - Elements of Good Oral and Written Presentations

Clinic #6 Slide Deck PDF
Link to Recorded Session
This program offers 2 videos we suggest participants watch before the live program:

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