DISCOVER THE YOUNG SCIENTIST

Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” - Albert Einstein

“INNOVATIVE EXPO” for Young Scientists is an exposition, or science fair, where students have a chance to show others their projects about their own scientific investigations. Science has become an integral part of the modern world without which the whole structure of the society, risks a collapse. A science exhibition is an interface of science and society and it contributes towards creating awareness about science as well as creating enthusiasm in students. The objective of the INNOVATIVE expo was to empower lifelong learning, multi- dimensional skills and to inculcate scientific attitude, inquiring minds and research-oriented learning.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• Work on the project and display must be done by the student who enters the expo. Teachers and family may advise but, may not complete work on the project.
• Projects entered in the expo are to be voluntarily entered by the students, not required by a teacher.
• Students are permitted to complete a collaborative project working in a group of 2-3 students. It is expected that the intricacies of the project would increase if more students are involved.
• Project subject matter must positively reflect the policies of the school district. (No experimentation using tobacco, alcohol or firearms)
• There will be no place to plug in electrical devices. If a project needs electricity, batteries will have to be used.
• Displays must be made so they will stand alone on a table top without any special assistance.
• Displays must not be more than 3 feet wide and 2 ½ feet from front to back.
• Displays must include the following: A. Title (stated in the form of a question) (B. Hypothesis C. Research plan D. Materials E. Results (date, tables, charts, graphs) F. Conclusions G. Bibliography (if appropriate) H. A log or journal may be appropriate for certain projects.
• Displays should show the name of the student and the student’s school name in lower right-hand corner.
• Technology may be used during the interview portion to illustrate experimentation process. No outlet access will be available and students must take laptops with them following the interview
• No live animals may be included in a science expo display
• A project must follow the scientific method. In doing a project you should be able to measure something, or record a change such as colour, shape or size.
• The student should not just build a model, or buy something from a store and put it together.
• IMOF is not responsible for loss or damage of displays. Displays are entered at exhibitor’s own risk.

Disqualification. You may be disqualified from the Contest, any prizes you may be eligible to receive, and prohibited from participating in any future IMOF Contests if IMOF reasonably believes that you have attempted to undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest, including:

• Providing false information about yourself during registration or concerning your eligibility;
• Breaching or refusing to company with these Contest Rules;
• Threatening or harassing other contestants, IMOF, Co-sponsors, or any Organisation, including their employees and representatives;
• Tampering or interfering with administration of the Contest or with the ability of other contestants to participate in the Contest; or
• Submitting content in an entry that:
• 1. is not original,
  2. violates the rights of a third party,
  3. is lewd, obscene, pornographic, racist, sexist, or otherwise inappropriate to the Contest, or violates any applicable law.