

August 2006
Dear Science Fair Coordinator:‡
Thank you again for your efforts to
promote science and engineering education in our community.
- Enclosed please find the 2007 Beal Bank Dallas
Regional Science & Engineering Fair (DRSEF) Student Checklist and Teacher
Checklist. Electronic versions are available at: DallasScienceFair.org. For
questions or additional copies, call 214-768-2495 or e-mail scifair@physics.smu.edu.
These materials contain the key information and deadlines necessary to
participate in the Fair.
- All public and private school students, grades 7-12,
from Collin, Dallas,
Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman, and Rockwall counties (TEA Region
10) are eligible to enter.
- The dates of the DRSEF are Saturday and Sunday, March
24 and 25, 2007. The deadline for entry registration is Wednesday,
February 21, 2007. Please plan your school fair accordingly.
- This year we shall again use on-line registration. If
you have questions, contact the DRSEF Directors: Randy Scalise (214)
768-2504, Fred Olness (214) 768-2500.
- Over the last nine years, Beal Bank has contributed
more than $350,000 in cash prizes to the DRSEF. This year they are again
sponsoring generous cash awards for our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winning
projects.
- Beal Bank is also sponsoring the trip to the
International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Albuquerque, New
Mexico, May 13–19, for our eligible DRSEF winners and adult sponsors!
- As part of Toyota's
ongoing commitment to science education, ten exceptional teachers who have
successful students at the 2007 DRSEF will be eligible to win a $500 Toyota
Teacher Award.
- As part of its long-term commitment to excellence in
science, engineering, and mathematics, SMU welcomes the opportunity to
reinforce the importance of learning, experimentation, and healthy
competition. SMU is offering an $18,000 scholarship to all senior division
grand-prize winners.
For additional information, please visit the DRSEF website, DallasScienceFair.org.