International Science Fair

The Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) is a world renowned program of Society for Science (https://www.societyforscience.org/isef/), “a champion for science, dedicated to expanding scientific literacy, effective STEM education and scientific research.” It is “focused on promoting the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement: to inform, educate, and inspire.” The Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair (PRSEF) is an affiliate to ISEF, and ISEF has been hosted in Pittsburgh three times since 2012. On May 3-6 ISEF held its annual international science fair judging, and for the first time it was not held live in a host city; it was conducted virtually. There were over 1400 high school projects from more than 180…