Student Resources

Students Join the STEAM Expo!

In order to advance equitable access to inquiry-based learning, the Santa Cruz County Office of Education invites you to participate in the Santa Cruz County STEAM Expo in March 2025! More than just a Science Fair, the STEAM Expo offers students the opportunity to compete, exhibit, and receive feedback on your projects, while also providing engaging activities for the whole family.


Getting Started on a Project 

Step 1: Select a topic and project type. Use Getting Started With Research and Project Categories to help choose a topic.

Step 2: Develop a Research Plan that outlines your materials needed, and what you will do in your investigation or engineering design.

Step  3: Check the Safety Guidelines below to see if you need prior approval before starting your investigation.

Step  4: Use the Resources below as you go though your investigation or engineering design.

Step  3: Register for the STEAM Expo by February 22, 2025!


Looking for a mentor?  

Contact Dr. Wygant at hwygant@santacruzcoe.org 

Use the resources below to make sure you have everything you need to complete your project!

Project Resources

Safety 

As an ISEF Affiliated fair, all projects must follow and abide by the the Safety Regulations at the International Rules for Pre-college Science Research

 Safety Regulations apply to ALL students, though only grades 6-12 must submit SRC pre-approval paperwork.

Additional Resources

Judging