Q. How many words can my project title be?
Q. Can I get a deadline extension for submitting my abstract?
Q. Can someone else set up my project?
Q. If a team member moves, can I change my project from a team to an individual project.
Q. What is an abstract and do I really need to submit one if my project did not change?
Q. Can my father or mother be my Qualified Scientist?
Q. What do the ribbons on projects mean?
A. Regular and special awards will be noted by ribbons placed on the projects. Recognizing that the projects at the Connecticut Science Fair represent the best from their school or local fair, relative rankings within the fair are further noted by:
Third Honors | up to the 40th percentile |
Second Honors | 40 – 80th percentile |
Finalists | comprise approximately the top 20 percent of the regular fair categories |
Many projects are adorned with ribbons in different colors by the wonderful fair volunteers. Here’s is the breakdown:
Blue, Red, White, Yellow, and Green first, second, third, fourth, and fifth place overall in regular fair categoriesBlue, Pink and Light Blue – first (finalist), second and third honors, respectively, in regular fair categories
Green – Environmental Science finalist
Yellow – Mathematics finalist
Gold – Computer Science finalist
Maroon – Applied Technology finalist
Aqua – Renewable Energy finalist
Navy Blue – special award winner from a National special award Sponsor
Purple – special award winner from a Connecticut special award Sponsor