Southern Appalachian Science and Engineering Fair
Changes to 2024 SASEF!
• NEW! We have added Robotics and Intelligent Machines (RO) as a project category available to all divisions.
The 73rd Annual Southern Appalachian Science and Engineering Fair will take place Tuesday, March 26, 2024
University of Tennessee, Student Union #272
1502 Cumberland Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37916
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*The award ceremony will take place in a new location this year. It will be held Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 6:00 pm at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Strong Hall, Room 101, Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916.
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Schedule of Events
*Award ceremony will take place Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 6:00pm.
Tuesday, March 26th, 2024
8:00am - 12:00pm
Student and Teacher check-in
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch for students (on your own).
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Potential UT campus tour
3:00pm - 5:00pm
SASEF judging hours, students at their projects
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.
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Registration Deadlines
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Registration Deadlines
Teacher Registration
Sep 5, 2023 (Tuesday)
Feb 27, 2024 (Tuesday)
n/a
Closed
Teacher Registration (Closed)
Open: Sep 5, 2023 (Tuesday)
Close: Feb 27, 2024 (Tuesday)
Pre-Approval Paperwork
Sep 5, 2023 (Tuesday)
Jan 18, 2024 (Thursday)
Jan 18, 2024 (Thursday)
Closed
Pre-Approval Paperwork (Closed)
Open: Sep 5, 2023 (Tuesday)
Close: Jan 18, 2024 (Thursday)
*Revisions: Jan 18, 2024 (Thursday)
Project Registration
Sep 5, 2023 (Tuesday)
Feb 27, 2024 (Tuesday)
n/a
Closed
Project Registration (Closed)
Open: Sep 5, 2023 (Tuesday)
Close: Feb 27, 2024 (Tuesday)
Final ISEF Forms
Sep 5, 2023 (Tuesday)
Mar 1, 2024 (Friday)
Mar 5, 2024 (Tuesday)
Closed
Final ISEF Forms(Closed)
Open: Sep 5, 2023 (Tuesday)
Close: Mar 1, 2024 (Friday)
*Revisions: Mar 5, 2024 (Tuesday)
Digital Poster Board
Sep 5, 2023 (Tuesday)
Mar 18, 2024 (Monday)
n/a
Closed
Digital Poster Board (Closed)
Open: Sep 5, 2023 (Tuesday)
Close: Mar 18, 2024 (Monday)
Judge Registration
Sep 5, 2023 (Tuesday)
Mar 23, 2024 (Saturday)
n/a
Closed
Judge Registration (Closed)
Open: Sep 5, 2023 (Tuesday)
Close: Mar 23, 2024 (Saturday)
*final revision indicates the last date when you can re-upload your forms/paperwork when requested by our staff.
Divisions and Categories
The 73rd Annual Southern Appalachian Science and Engineering Fair is open to all students in grades 6 through 12.
Students will be participating in 2 divisions:
Junior Division (grades 6 - 8)
Senior Division (grades 9 - 12)
Each division is separated into 18 categories:
(AS) Animal Sciences
(BE) Behavioral and Social Sciences
(BI) Biochemistry
(CB) Cellular and Molecular Biology
(CH) Chemistry
(CS) Computer Science
(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