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2026 State Science Technology Fair of Iowa
March 26 & 27, 2026 Hilton Coliseum
The Iowa 4-H Program’s State Science + Technology Fair of Iowa (SSTFI) serves as a platform for student researchers (grades 6 – 12) to meet with professional researchers and communicate their findings and understanding of the research process. The SSTFI is an affiliate of the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.
The State Science + Technology Fair of Iowa is OPEN to ANY student (grades 6-12) residing in or attending school (public, private, parochial and homeschool) in the state of Iowa.
There is NO qualifier fair (local, conference, district or regional) required for participation.
Seminar Competition
Did you know we have another competition within SSTFI? Submit your project research paper to be selected to present an electronic presentation at SSTFI!
Seminar Requirements
Papers should include the following:
Abstract
Research problem & hypothesis
Procedure or experimental design
Research data
Research summary/conclusion
Bibliography
Formatting Seminar Paper
Title Page includes:
Researcher’s Name
Grade
Category (Biological or Physical)
School
Title
There should be no other identifying information in the research paper!
Times New Roman Size 12 font.
JUDGING
March 26th & 27th, 2026 for Junior High & Senior High project
AWARDS CEREMONY
Special Awards Ceremony – 5 pm March 26, 2026
Grand Awards Ceremony – 5 pm March 27, 2026
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IMPORTANT DATES
February 22, 2026
Project entry deadline. This includes seminars.
March 26th & 27th, 2026
SSTFI Fair at Hilton Coliseum
Future dates
The future Science and Technology Fair of Iowa dates will take place on
April 1-2, 2027
March 30-31, 2028
March 29 – 30, 2029
Topic Areas
Biological Sciences
Animal Science
Plant Science
Behavioral & Social Science
Biochemistry
Biomedical & Health Sciences
Cellular &
Molecular
Biology
Food Science
Microbiology
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Earth &
Environmental Science
Engineering
Mathematics
Energy & Transportation
Physics &
Astronomy
Computer Science
Robotics & Intelligent Machines
Technology Integrated in the Arts
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