Forms for Science Competitions

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Forms for Science Competitions
Pittsburgh Regional Science Engineering Fair
(PRSEF)
Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS)
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Why are so many forms required?

• Protect the rights and welfare of the student
  researcher and human subjects

• Protect the health and well-being of vertebrate
  animal subjects
• Follow federal regulations governing research
• Use safe laboratory practices
• Address environmental concerns

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Forms developed by the International Science
Engineering Fair (ISEF)

• Required forms for the Science Fair

• Form 1 Checklist for Adult Sponsor
• Form 1A Student Checklist
• Research Plan Description of Experiment
• Form 1B Approval Form
• Student Registration Form (can be done online)
• Abstract Form short description of experiment
• Additional Forms may be necessary depending on
  type of research (animals, humans, bacteria,
  etc.)

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TERMS

• SRC Scientific Review Committee
• IRB Institutional Review Board
• Adult Sponsor teacher, parent, university
  professor or scientist in whose lab the student
  is working.
• Qualified Scientist should possess a
  professional degree in the students research
  field. The Adult Sponsor and Qualified Scientist
  can be the same person.
• Designated Supervisor - teacher, parent,
  university professor or scientist overseeing the
  research. The Adult Sponsor may act as a
  Designated Supervisor.

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Important Information

• PRSEF and PJAS registration forms vary. Check
  with your teacher/adult sponsor.
• Read the instructions carefully. When in doubt,
  fill it out!
• Neatness counts Over 1,000 students
  participated and each set of paperwork needs
  reviewed.
• Be consistent use the same title, name,
  teacher, school
• School fairs may require additional paperwork

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More Information

• PRSEF
• Visit www.pittsburghsciencefair.org
• Call 412-237-1534
• Email kosickl_at_carnegiesciencecenter.org
• PJAS
• Visit http//pjasix.org/state/pjascontacts.html
• Call Duane Keenan, 412-279-1535
• Email dkeenanpjas1_at_comcast.net