The 75th Annual Southern Appalachian Science and Engineering Fair will take place Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Agriculture and Natural Resources Building (ANR 101)
2431 Joe Johnson Dr,
Knoxville, TN 37996
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2431 Joe Johnson Dr,
Knoxville, TN 37996
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*The award ceremony will be held Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Agriculture and Natural Resources Building.
Schedule of Events
*Award ceremony will take place Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00 pm.Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Judge Schedule of Events
Judge assembly begins at 12:30pm, with closed judging beginning at 1:15pm and open judging at 3:00pm. From 5:00pm up to 9:00pm judges submit their score sheets and lead judges determine final winners. Dinner is provided.
Registration Deadlines
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Final Revisions Close*
Status
Registration Deadlines
Teacher Registration
Sep 2, 2025 (Tuesday)
Feb 27, 2026 (Friday)
n/a
Closed
Teacher Registration (Closed)
Open: Sep 2, 2025 (Tuesday)
Close: Feb 27, 2026 (Friday)
Close: Feb 27, 2026 (Friday)
Pre-Approval Paperwork
Sep 2, 2025 (Tuesday)
Jan 9, 2026 (Friday)
Jan 16, 2026 (Friday)
Closed
Pre-Approval Paperwork (Closed)
Open: Sep 2, 2025 (Tuesday)
Close: Jan 9, 2026 (Friday)
*Revisions: Jan 16, 2026 (Friday)
Close: Jan 9, 2026 (Friday)
*Revisions: Jan 16, 2026 (Friday)
Project Registration
Sep 2, 2025 (Tuesday)
Feb 27, 2026 (Friday)
n/a
Closed
Project Registration (Closed)
Open: Sep 2, 2025 (Tuesday)
Close: Feb 27, 2026 (Friday)
Close: Feb 27, 2026 (Friday)
Final ISEF Forms & Abstract
Sep 2, 2025 (Tuesday)
Feb 27, 2026 (Friday)
Mar 6, 2026 (Friday)
Closed
Final ISEF Forms(Closed)
Open: Sep 2, 2025 (Tuesday)
Close: Feb 27, 2026 (Friday)
*Revisions: Mar 6, 2026 (Friday)
Close: Feb 27, 2026 (Friday)
*Revisions: Mar 6, 2026 (Friday)
Digital Poster Board
Sep 2, 2025 (Tuesday)
Mar 20, 2026 (Friday)
n/a
Closed
Digital Poster Board (Closed)
Open: Sep 2, 2025 (Tuesday)
Close: Mar 20, 2026 (Friday)
Close: Mar 20, 2026 (Friday)
Judge Registration
Sep 2, 2025 (Tuesday)
Mar 23, 2026 (Monday)
n/a
Closed
Judge Registration (Closed)
Open: Sep 2, 2025 (Tuesday)
Close: Mar 23, 2026 (Monday)
Close: Mar 23, 2026 (Monday)
*final revision indicates the last date when you can re-upload your forms/paperwork when requested by our staff.
Divisions and Categories
The 75th Annual Southern Appalachian Science and Engineering Fair is open to all students in grades 6 through 12.
Students will be participating in 2 divisions:
Students will be participating in 2 divisions:
Junior Division (grades 6 - 8)
Senior Division (grades 9 - 12)
Each division is separated into 18 categories:Senior Division (grades 9 - 12)
(AS) Animal Sciences
(BE) Behavioral and Social Sciences
(BI) Biochemistry
(CB) Cellular and Molecular Biology
(CH) Chemistry
(CS) Computer Science and Technology in the Arts
(EA) Earth and Planetary Science
(ET) Energy and Transportation
(EE) Engineering: Electrical and Mechanical
(EN) Engineering: Materials and Bioengineering
(EM) Environmental Management
(EV) Environmental Sciences
(MA) Mathematical Sciences
(ME) Medicine and Health Sciences
(MI) Microbiology
(PH) Physics and Astronomy
(PS) Plant Sciences
(RO) Robotics and Intelligent Machines
(BE) Behavioral and Social Sciences
(BI) Biochemistry
(CB) Cellular and Molecular Biology
(CH) Chemistry
(CS) Computer Science and Technology in the Arts
(EA) Earth and Planetary Science
(ET) Energy and Transportation
(EE) Engineering: Electrical and Mechanical
(EN) Engineering: Materials and Bioengineering
(EM) Environmental Management
(EV) Environmental Sciences
(MA) Mathematical Sciences
(ME) Medicine and Health Sciences
(MI) Microbiology
(PH) Physics and Astronomy
(PS) Plant Sciences
(RO) Robotics and Intelligent Machines