Welcome To The Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair

SAVE THE DATE: March 17 & 19, 2027

The Weber State University Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair (RSEF) is a regional science fair for middle and high school students in Northern Utah. At a regional fair, students compete against students from other schools in their region, with a select few advancing to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair where they compete for more than $5 million in awards.

*Ritchey SEF Service Area includes all 6-12th grade students in the Box Elder, Cache, Daggett, Duchesne, Logan, Morgan, North Summit, Ogden, Rich, and South Summit school districts, as well as charter, private (except St. Olaf and St. Joseph) and home schools in Davis and Weber. If you are a student outside of this service area, please refer to this website to find your fair.

 

📢 Announcements

  • We are mailing out Posters and Teacher Guides to schools. However, our list doesn't contain teacher information. If you would like us to mail these to you as well, please send an email to sciencefair@weber.edu with your mailing address. And as always, please let us know if you have any questions. 

  • We are excited to announce that, for the 2027 science fair, we are allowing 5th grade students to participate in the fair! They will be a part of the Junior Fair (5th – 8th grade).  

 

 

Learn More About RSEF
2026 Awards Ceremony

STUDENTS

Find out what you need to know about project rules, how to register, and tips to help your science fair project stand out.

TEACHERS

Explore resources, timelines, and helpful materials designed to support students throughout their projects. 

JUDGES

Learn about our judging criteria, training sessions, and how to volunteer as a fair judge. 

PARENTS

Discover what to expect at the fair and how you can support your child's scientific journey.

March 17 - Ritchey Science And Engineering Fair

Venue: Dee Events Center

4444  Event Center Drive

Ogden, UT 84408

Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

 

March 19 - Awards Ceremony

Venue: Browning Center

3950 West Campus

Ogden, UT 84408

Time: 6:00 - 8:00

Registration

Participant Registration Begins: February 1st, 2027
Participant Registration Ends: February 28, 2027
Registration Fee: $15

If your school is paying for all students by check, please send an email message to sciencefair@weber.edu for payment instructions and deadlines. Teachers must register before students do! When the student goes to register, they will be asked to select their teacher from a dropdown menu. If the teacher has not registered, it will prevent the student from registering. 
Teacher Registration
Student Registration

If your school does not hold a fair or if you have any questions, contact sciencefair@weber.edu.