The 56th Tomoka Regional Science and Engineering Fair will be held Jan. 28

The fair will feature student science and engineering research projects from local middle schools, high schools and charter schools.

By Jarleene Almenas
| 6:30 p.m. January 13, 2023

Volusia County Schools will host and celebrate the 56th Tomoka Regional Science and Engineering Fair on Saturday, Jan. 28. Photo by Wikimedia Commons/Stilfehler

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Volusia County Schools will host and celebrate the 56th Tomoka Regional Science and Engineering Fair on Saturday, Jan. 28, at Stetson University’s Hollis Center.

According to a press release, the fair will feature student science and engineering research projects from local middle schools, high schools and charter schools, who chose delegates to compete for a chance to be selected to the State Science and Engineering Fair in April. The junior division (middle school) is also now affiliated with the national Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge competition. The top 30 in the nation are provided a trip to Washington, D.C. to compete.

The senior division (high school) is affiliated with the International Science and Engineering Fair, and in May, the top project will journey to Dallas, Texas, to compete with international students.

The public may view the projects from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Hollis Center on Jan. 28. An award ceremony will be held at Atlantic High School at 1250 Reed Canal Road in Port Orange at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 31. This year, all first-place category winners will receive $100, thanks to a continued donation from the Manatee Festival Committee.