Milstein Hall of Ocean Life in the American Museum of Natural History

Milstein Hall of Ocean Life in the American Museum of Natural History

Students at the Fair

Students at the Fair

Students at the Fair

Public viewing at the Finals Event

Students at the Fair

The Finals Event at the American Museum of Natural History

The Great Hall at The City College of New York

The Great Hall at The City College of New York

NYCSEF Students conducting lab work in CCNY.

NYCSEF/CN Summer Research Internship

NYCSEF Students with Mentor, Dr. Nazrul Khandaher and Lab Assistant, Male Shami.

Summer lab work at York College

Summer Research Internship

About NYCSEF 2010

NYCSEF, the largest high school research competition in NYC, is sponsored by the New York City Department of Education and the City University of New York. Each year, hundreds of students participate from all over the five boroughs.

Download a copy of the NYCSEF 2011 flyer.

The Preliminary Round for NYCSEF 2011 will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at The City College of New York. Projects scoring in the top 25% of each category will be invited to the Finals Round on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at The American Museum of Natural History. The top 15 to 20 scoring projects will be selected to represent NYC at the International Science and Engineering Fair Finals in Los Angeles, CA to compete for over $4,000,000 in scholarships and awards.  Results from ISEF 2010 posted Here.

The NYCSEF 2011 Applications will be available in September. Students interested in participating in future NYCSEF events are encouraged to review the rules, guidelines, and eligibility information.

Any changes to submitted applications must be made by email at sciencefair@listserv.cuny. edu.

Volunteer to Judge

Volunteer as a judge in this year’s NYCSEF. Judges are needed in the biological, physical sciences, plant sciences, behavioral and social sciences, mathematics, engineering, computers and many more.

Join the team

Volunteer at the Fair!

NYCSEF is successful because of all the people that put in the effort in seeing the events run smoothly.  Join the crew and volunteer!

If you are interested in volunteering for the Preliminary and/or Finals Round, please email us at sciencefair@listserv.cuny.edu.

Upcoming Deadlines

  1. 23Apr2010 NYCSEF Awards Posted
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  2. 18May2010 Past NYCSEF Results (Archives)
    Results Posted
  3. 12Aug2010 NYCSEF / CN Summer Research Program Presentation Session – Get More Details

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News + Notes


Applications for 2011 NYCSEF will be available in September.

NYCSEF will accept 2010 forms if needed for your project immediately.

City University of New York (CUNY) website