The annual SVRSEF brings together over 150 middle and high school students from across the Shenandoah Valley to showcase their research and compete for awards and the opportunity to advance to the Virginia and International-level science fairs.
Students & Teachers
- Rules & Information for Seniors (high school or equivalent, grades 9-12)
- Rules & Information for Juniors (middle school or equivalent, grades 6-8)
Questions? Please contact Corey Cleland (clelancl@jmu.edu)
Judges
Our volunteer judges are STEM faculty and professionals from the local community including from JMU, Bridgewater College, Eastern Mennonite University, MERCK, and SRI. For more information about judging, contact Kristopher Kubow (kubowke@jmu.edu).
Sponsors
Thank you to our generous 2025 sponsors!
- Fair Sponsor: JMU College of Science and Mathematics
- Award Sponsors
- Central and Northern Virginia Chapters of IEEE
- Virginia Lakes and Watershed Association
- Virginia Water Environment Association
- Virginia American Waterworks Association
- AFCEA
- DC/Virginia Chapter of the Society of Automotive Engineers
- Bahethi Family Foundation
For information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Kristopher Kubow (kubowke@jmu.edu).
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