Terra New York City STEM Fair
"Where creativity of NYC high school students is celebrated"
Celebrating 10 years
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Terra New York City STEM Fair

Let's build a better future together

The Terra NYC STEM Fair is the only high school STEM research event in NYC affiliated with the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). It highlights the innovation of NYC’s students by showcasing their STEM research and findings to peers and professionals. Terra Science and Education offers middle and high school students the opportunity to engage in and share their STEM research. 

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." Dr. Seuss, The Lorax 

SCHEDULE

  • Submit Application

    October 1 - December 23

    US EST 11:59 PM 

     Deadline for US/EU fairs is April 18.

    Apply Now

  • Virtual Preliminary Round

    February 12 - March 3, 2025

    Check full list of finalists

    GENIUS finalist status can be checked in the application system

  • Final Round

    TBA

    NYU Tandon School of Engineering

  • Request Visa Letters

    March 27 - May 1

    Payment must be made before visa letters can be requested.

  • ISEF Finals

    May 11 - 16, 2025

    Columbus, OH

    societyforscience.org/isef

  • GENIUS Olympiad

    June 9 - 13, 2025

    Rochester, NY

    geniusolympiad.org

APPLICATION

Apply

Make an application 

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Forms/Guides

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Awards

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Finalists

ISEF and GENIUS

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ENGAGE

Teacher

Track your students' progress.

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Judge

Register as a STEM professional.

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Volunteer

Donate your time and effort.

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Sponsor

Make it accessible to all NYC youth.

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Host and Affiliates

Fair by Numbers (annual)

Proudly providing opportunities for students and educators in NYC.

850+K

Students

650+

Projects

300+

Judges

15K

ISEF Awards

Terra STEM Fairs

Future forward: Think beyond today!

 Terra STEM Fairs play a key role in 40 counties in NY, NJ, and PA, including five NYC boroughs, as we strive to create a world that draws upon the potential of every person to make a positive difference in the world. Terra works tirelessly to meet the educational needs of the underserved and under-represented, including women in STEM. While ISEF- affiliated Terra STEM fairs provide international experience for students, Terra has following programs which is open to all students around the world:  International GENIUS Olympiad (a high school environment focused  project based with STEM, Art, Short Film, Creative Writing, Music, Business, Robotics),  International Journal of High School Research, and Bahamas Marine Ecology Research for High School Students. Terra Science and Education strives to make a better future for all people through outreach, grants, scholarships, engagement, science, and education. 

"dedicated to support education and innovation since 2011" 

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