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How do I go about finding mentors for my students?
Contact local institutions of higher learning, industry and professional organizations.
Can students work with mice?
The mice (vertebrates) should be obtained from licensed laboratory animal breeders and
housed in clean, ventilated, comfortable environments. Experiments involving mice
(small common laboratory animals) shall be performed in an institutional setting or
school setting. See section on “Vertebrate Animals” in International Science Fair
Rules and Guidelines. (www.societyforscience.org)
Where can my students get their display board?
Display boards can be purchased locally or ordered from companies such as Showboard.
A variety of appropriate materials (plywood, cork board, foam, board, or Plexiglas ) can
be used to construct display boards. Boards can also be handed down from former
research students. Boards should be completed prior to Winter Vacation. Make sure the
board complies to all board dimensions as outlined in “Intel ISEF Display and Safety
Regulations” in International Science Fair Rules. Additional restrictions may apply to
specific science competitions.
Can students use their pets in their research?
Non-invasive and behavioral studies involving pets and livestock may be done. See
section on “Vertebrate Animals” in International Science Fair Rules and Guidelines.
(www.societyforscience.org)
What is an MSDS sheet?
The Material Safety Data Sheet describes the pertinent attributes of a substance
including chemical synonyms, chemical and physical characteristics, potential hazards
and disposal techniques. Material Safety Data Sheets should be included with protocol
for any hazardous chemical. Internet sites for MSDS searches and explanation of MSDS
can be found in Safe Science (Brevard County School, 1998).
When can a student begin experimentation of a project?
Each student may enter one project which covers research done over a maximum of 12
continuous months between January 2008 and May 2009. Traditionally students begin
experimentation after June 1 st and after acquiring SRC approval (if needed).
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