Nevada County STEAM Expo invites TK-12th grade students in Nevada County to showcase their scientific inquiries, fostering a passion for science, mathematics, and engineering. For more details, contact Carolyn Ferrero at cferrero@nevco.org.
Junior Division Projects
Grades TK-5
- Open to individual students, groups, and families with TK-5 students.
- Offers a chance for newcomers to Science and Engineering Fair processes.
- Recognition through participation ribbon; not eligible for California Science and Engineering Fair.
Senior Division Projects
Grades 6-12
- Students in grades 6-12 must complete the CSEF state application before entering the Nevada County STEAM Expo.
- Categories: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Mathematics & Computational, Environmental, Behavioral Cognitive, and Product Testing.
- Submission by March 7, 2025, via zFair link above.
- Judging includes individual and team categories, with awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.
- Top 6 CSEF projects (Grades 6-12 Scientific Inquiry ONLY) will advance to the California Science and Engineering Fair.
The top 6 projects in our Senior Division (grades 6-12) will advance to the California Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF), an exclusive virtual event for Scientific Inquiry Projects in grades 6-12. In March 2026, Nevada County student representatives from middle and high schools will submit projects through zFair, competing at the state level. Alongside 900+ participants from 400 schools across California, they’ll have the chance to win awards totaling $75,000.
Last Updated on May 15, 2026 by Carol White