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Checklist for Adult Sponsor (1)This completed form is required for ALL projects.

Adult Sponsor’s Printed Name Signature Date of Review

Phone Email

To be completed by the Adult Sponsor in collaboration with the student researcher(s):

Student’s Name(s):

Project Title: 1. o I have reviewed the Intel ISEF Rules and Guidelines. 2. o I have reviewed the student’s completed Student Checklist (1A) and Research Plan. 3. o I have worked with the student and we have discussed the possible risks involved in the project. 4. o The project involves one or more of the following and requires prior approval by an SRC, IRB, IACUC or IBC:

o Humans Potentially Hazardous Biological Agentso Vertebrate Animals o Microorganisms o rDNA o Tissues

5. o Items to be completed for ALL PROJECTS o Adult Sponsor Checklist (1) o Research Plan o Student Checklist (1A) o Approval Form (1B) o Regulated Research Institutional/Industrial Setting Form (1C) (when applicable after completed experiment) o Continuation/Research Progression Form (7) (when applicable)

6. Additional forms required if the project includes the use of one or more of the following (check all that apply): o Humans (Requires prior approval by an Institutional Review Board (IRB); see full text of the rules.) o Human Participants Form (4) or appropriate Institutional IRB documentation o Sample of Informed Consent Form (when applicable and/or required by the IRB) o Qualified Scientist Form (2) (when applicable and/or required by the IRB) o Vertebrate Animals (Requires prior approval, see full text of the rules.) o Vertebrate Animal Form (5A)—for projects conducted in a school/home/field research site (SRC prior approval

required.) o Vertebrate Animal Form (5B)—for projects conducted at a Regulated Research Institution. (Institutional Animal

Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approval required prior experimentation.) o Qualified Scientist Form (2) (Required for all vertebrate animal projects at a regulated research site or when

applicable) o Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents (Requires prior approval by SRC, IACUC or Institutional Biosafety

Committee (IBC), see full text of the rules.) o Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents Risk Assessment Form (6A) o Human and Vertebrate Animal Tissue Form (6B)—to be completed in addition to Form 6A when project

involves the use of fresh or frozen tissue, primary cell cultures, blood, blood products and body fluids. o Qualified Scientist Form (2) (when applicable) o Hazardous Chemicals, Activities and Devices (No prior approval required, see full text of the rules.) o Risk Assessment Form (3) o Qualified Scientist Form (2) (required for projects involving DEA-controlled substances or when applicable)

Note: The following are exempt from prior review but require a risk assessment: projects involving protists, archae and similar microorganisms, for projects using manure for composting, fuel production or other non-culturing experiments, for projects using color change coliform water test kits, microbial fuel cells, and for projects involving decomposing vertebrate organisms.

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Student Checklist (1A)This form is required for ALL projects.

1. a. Student/Team Leader: Grade:

Email: Phone:

b. Team Member: c. Team Member: ______________________________

2. Title of Project:

3. School: School Phone:

School Address:

4. Adult Sponsor: Phone/Email:

5. Does this project need pre-approval? o Yes o No Tentative start date: ____________

6. Is this a continuation/progression from a previous year? o Yes o No If Yes: a. Attach the previous year’s o Abstract and o Research Plan b. Explain how this project is new and different from previous years on o Continuation/Research Progression

Form (7)

7. This year’s laboratory experiment/data collection:

Actual Start Date: (mm/dd/yy) End Date: (mm/dd/yy)

8. Where will you conduct your experimentation? (check all that apply)

o Research Institution o School o Field o Home o Other: ________________________

9. List name and address of all non-school work site(s):

Name:

Address:

Phone:

10. Complete a Research Plan/Project Summary following the Research Plan instructions and attach to this form.

11. An abstract is required for all projects after experimentation.

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Approval Form (1B)A completed form is required for each student, including all team members.

a) Required for projects that need prior SRC/IRB approval BEFORE experimentation

(humans, vertebrates or potentially hazardous biological agents)

The SRC/IRB has carefully studied this project’s Research Plan and all the required forms are included. My signature indicates approval of the Research Plan before the student begins experimentation.

SRC/IRB Chair’s Printed Name

Signature Date of Approval (mm/dd/yy) (Must be prior to experimentation.)

3. Final Intel ISEF Affi liated Fair SRC Approval (Required for ALL Projects)

b) Required for research conducted at all Regulated Research Institutions with no prior fair SRC/IRB approval.

This project was conducted at a regulated research institution (not home or high school, etc.), was reviewed and approved by the proper institutional board before experimentation and complies with the Intel ISEF Rules. Attach (1C) and required institutional approvals (e.g. IACUC, IRB).

SRC Chair’s Printed Name

Signature Date of Approval (mm/dd/yy)

SRC Approval After Experimentation and Before Competition at Regional/State/National FairI certify that this project adheres to the approved Research Plan and complies with all Intel ISEF Rules.

Regional SRC Chair’s Printed Name Signature Date of Approval

State/National SRC Chair’s Printed Name Signature Date of Approval(where applicable)

1. To Be Completed by Student and Parenta. Student Acknowledgment:

I understand the risks and possible dangers to me of the proposed research plan. I have read the Intel ISEF Rules and Guidelines and will adhere to all International Rules when conducting

this research. I have read and will abide by the following Ethics statement

Scientifi c fraud and misconduct are not condoned at any level of research or competition. Such practices include plagiarism, forgery, use or presentation of other researcher’s work as one’s own, and fabrication of data. Fraudulent projects will fail to qualify for competition in affi liated fairs and the Intel ISEF.

Student’s Printed Name Signature Date Acknowledged (mm/dd/yy) (Must be prior to experimentation.)

b. Parent/Guardian Approval: I have read and understand the risks and possible dangers involved in the Research Plan. I consent to my child participating in this research.

Parent/Guardian’s Printed Name Signature Date Acknowledged (mm/dd/yy) (Must be prior to experimentation.)

2. To be completed by the local or affi liated Fair SRC (Required for projects requiring prior SRC/IRB APPROVAL. Sign 2a or 2b as appropriate.)

OR

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Research Plan and Post Project Summary InstructionsA complete Research Plan and Post Project Summary is required for ALL projects and

must accompany Student Checklist (1A).

1. The Research Plan is a succinct detailing of the rationale, research question(s), methodology, and risk assessment of your research project and should be completed before experimentation. For all projects requiring preapproval, this document must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate approval committee (e.g. IRB, IACUC, SRC) before experimentation. ALL changes made to the original plan should be added to the final document as part of the Post Project Summary. For projects not requiring preapproval, this document may be completed either pre- or post-experimentation.

2. All projects should complete a Post Project Summary after experimentation.

The Research Plan and Post Project Summary should include the following::a. What is the RATIONALE for your project? Include a brief synopsis of the background that supports your research problem and

explain why this research is important scientifically and if applicable, explain any societal impact of your research.b. State your HYPOTHESIS(ES), RESEARCH QUESTION(S), ENGINEERING GOAL(S), EXPECTED OUTCOMES. How is this based on the

rationale described above?c. Describe the following in detail:

• Procedures: Detail all procedures and experimental design including methods for data collection. Describe only your project. Do not include work done by mentor or others.

• Risk and Safety: Identify any potential risks and safety precautions needed.• Data Analysis: Describe the procedures you will use to analyze the data/results that answer research questions or hypotheses.• Discussion of Results and Conclusions: Discuss the data/results and the conclusions that can be drawn.

d. Bibliography: List at least five (5) major references (e.g. science journal articles, books, internet sites) from your literature review. If you plan to use vertebrate animals, one of these references must be an animal care reference.

Items 1–4 below are subject-specific guidelines for additional items to be included in your research plan/project summary as applicable.1. Human participants research:

• Participants. Describe who will participate in your study (age range, gender, racial/ethnic composition). Identify any vulnerable populations (minors, pregnant women, prisoners, mentally disabled or economically disadvantaged).

• Recruitment. Where will you find your participants? How will they be invited to participate? • Methods. What will participants be asked to do? Will you use any surveys, questionnaires or tests? What is the frequency and

length of time involved for each subject?• Risk Assessment

◊ Risks. What are the risks or potential discomforts (physical, psychological, time involved, social, legal, etc.) to participants? How will you minimize the risks?

◊ Benefits. List any benefits to society or each participant.• Protection of Privacy. Will any identifiable information (e.g., names, telephone numbers, birth dates, email addresses) be

collected? Will data be confidential or anonymous? If anonymous, describe how the data will be collected anonymously. If not anonymous, what procedures are in place for safeguarding confidentiality? Where will the data be stored? Who will have access to the data? What will you do with the data at the end of the study?

• Informed Consent Process. Describe how you will inform participants about the purpose of the study, what they will be asked to do, that their participation is voluntary and they have the right to stop at any time.

2. Vertebrate animal research:• Briefly discuss potential ALTERNATIVES to vertebrate animal use and present a detailed justification for use of vertebrate animals• Explain potential impact or contribution this research may have• Detail all procedures to be used

◊ Include methods used to minimize potential discomfort, distress, pain and injury to the animals during the course of experimentation

◊ Detailed chemical concentrations and drug dosages• Detail animal numbers, species, strain, sex, age, source, etc.

◊ Include justification of the numbers planned for the research• Describe housing and oversight of daily care• Discuss disposition of the animals at the termination of the study

3. Potentially hazardous biological agents research:• Describe Biosafety Level Assessment process and resultant BSL determination• Give source of agent, source of specific cell line, etc. • Detail safety precautions• Discuss methods of disposal

4. Hazardous chemicals, activities & devices:• Describe Risk Assessment process and results• Detail chemical concentrations and drug dosages• Describe safety precautions and procedures to minimize risk• Discuss methods of disposal

Information on Required Abstract & Certification for ALL Projects at the

SSEF of Florida

After finishing research and experimentation, you are required to write a (maximum) 250 word abstract. This should be written on the Official Abstract and Certification For as provided by the State Science and Engineering of Florida. The top box of the Abstract should include:

• Complete TITLE OF THE PROJECT – must match the Title on the Entry Form and Display

• Student Team Leader Name • School, City, State

Select the Category – note: these are the Categories for the SSEF of Florida. Finalists selected by their Regional Fairs for the Intel ISEF will be completing a different abstract online and will have some other category choices. Completing the Abstract: Abstracts are limited to a maximum 250 words and must fit within the predefined area. The abstract should include the following:

a) Purpose of the research b) Procedure c) Data d) Conclusions

It may also include any possible applications. Only minimal reference to previous work may be included. An abstract must not include the following:

a) Acknowledgements (including naming the research institution and/or mentor with which you were working) or self-promotions and external endorsements

b) Any work or procedures done by the mentor Completing the CERTIFICATION: At the bottom of the Abstract & Certification form there are 7 questions. Read each carefully and answer appropriately. The Scientific Review Committee (SRC) will review and approve the abstract and answers to these questions. The abstract will be CERTIFIED by the SRC and you will receive the certified copy before setting up your project. Allow space on or in front of your project to Display the CERTIFIED ABSTRACT.

TIPS ON WRITING THE ABSTRACT A project abstract is a brief paragraph or two (limited to 250 words or 1800 characters) highlighting and/or summarizing the major points or most important ideas about your project. An abstract allows judges to quickly determine the nature and scope of the project.

• Emphasize these aspects: purpose/goals, methods (procedures used), data summary or analysis, and conclusions.

• Focus only on the current year’s research. • Omit details and discussions. • Use the past tense when describing what was done. However, where appropriate use

active verbs rather than passive verbs. • Use short sentences, but vary the sentence structure. • Use complete sentences. Don’t abbreviate by omitting articles or small words in order to

save space. • Avoid jargon and use appropriate scientific language. • Use concise syntax, correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

AVOID A REWRITE

• Focus on what you did, not on the work of your mentor or the laboratory in which you did your work.

• Do NOT include acknowledgements, self-promotion or external endorsements. Do NOT name the research institution and/or mentor with which you were working and avoid mentioning awards or honors (including achieving a patent) in the body of the abstract.

• Be sure to emphasize the current year’s research. A continuation project should only make a brief mention of previous years’ research (no more than a sentence or two).

Select one Category

1. As a part of this research project, the student directly handled, manipulated, or interacted with (check ALL that apply): human subjects potentially hazardous biological agents

vertebrate animals microorganisms rDNA tissue 2. This abstract describes only procedures performed by me/us, reflects my/our own independent research, and

represents one year’s work only. Yes No

3. I/we worked or used equipment in a regulated research institution or industrial setting. Yes No

4. This project is a continuation of previous research. Yes No

5. The display board includes non-published photographs/visual depictions of humans (other than myself ): Yes No

6. All photos on display were taken by: (check ALL that apply): Researcher(s) Research Teacher(s)

Parent(s) other Citation required on display 7. All charts/graphs/illustrations were produced by the researcher(s).

Yes No Citation required on display

FOR SSEF OFFICIAL USE ONLY

SSEF ENTRY Form (Page 1) Only original Entry Forms are accepted

Step #1: Choose Section: double check to make sure you select the correct level of competition.

Step #2: Project Information: double check to make sure you select the correct category.

Project Category:

Project Title: (must match ABSTRACT title): ________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Project Arrangement: COMPLETE ACCURATELY – table configuration CANNOT be changed on site.

Electricity ($70) payment must accompany this form. Personal checks, school checks, purchase orders,

and money orders must be made payable to the University of Central Florida/FFFS/SSEF. Electricity

for lighting purposes will not be allowed.

Step #3: Personal Information for Individual Registrant or Team Leader of a Team Project Note: if this is a TEAM PROJECT, Team Members complete additional pages 3 and 4.

Registrant’s (Team Leader) Name: __________________________________________________________ First Name Middle Initial Last Name Sir Title (Jr., II, etc)

Phonetic Spelling: __________________________________________ Gender: First Name Last Name

Email address (required): __________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________, FL______________ Number and Street City Zip+4

Home Phone #: _____ - _____ - ________ Date of Birth: ____ /____ /____ Grade in School: ______

Ethnicity:

Caucasian

S Senior Section (Grades 9-12)

Place Participant Label Here

FFFS Office Use Only

J Junior Section (Grades 6-8)

Please select method of payment for electricity ($70):

Check

Money Order

Purchase Order

Male Female

Hispanic African American American Indian/Alaskan Native Asian or Pacific Islander

Other

TN Table/No Electricity

FN Floor/No Electricity TE Table/Electricity* FE Floor/Electricity*

Is this a TEAM PROJECT? YES NO

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SSEF ENTRY Form (Page 2) Step #4: School Information

Regional Science and Engineering Fair: ______________________________________________________________

Full School Name: ________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________, FL ________________ Number and Street City Zip+4

Phone #: _____ - _____ - ________ County: _________________ Public: Non-Public:

Teacher’s Name: ________________________________________________________________________________ Dr., Mr., Mrs., Ms., etc First Name Last Name

Step #5: Signatures (must be originals and use blue ink for signatures)

Certification:

“I hereby state that this exhibit was prepared during the current school year OR is a continuing study and that it is my own work. I have read and agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida.” __________________________________________________________________________________________ Student Registrant’s or Team Leader’s Original Signature Date

“I hereby certify that this exhibit or continuing study was prepared during the current school year and that it has my consent as an approved Science and Engineering Fair Project. To the best of my knowledge, it is the student’s own work.” __________________________________________________________________________________________ Teacher’s Original Signature Date

“I hereby certify that I have reviewed the questions on the RSEF/FFFS Regional Director’s Checklist and have ascertained that all materials are present as required. I further declare that the Regional Fair’s SRC/IRB has certified that this project meets all requirements and regulations of the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and the State Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) of Florida.” __________________________________________________________________________________________ RSEF Director’s Original Signature Date

Release: The following signatures are required for photographs, videotaping, and media interviews.

“For value received and without further considerations, I hereby consent that all photographs and/or video tape images taken of me and/or recordings made of my voice and/or written extraction, in whole or in part, of such recordings at the State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida, by the Florida Foundation for Future Scientists (FFFS) or the University of Central Florida (UCF), may be used by FFFS and UCF and/or others with the consent of the FFFS and UCF for the purpose of illustration, advertising, or publication in any manner.” __________________________________________________________________________________________ Student Registrant’s or Team Leader’s Signature Date

__________________________________________________________________________________________ Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature Date

Has your Regional Fair selected you to attend the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair during May? ____________

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SSEF ENTRY Form (Page 3)

If this is a TEAM PROJECT, additional Team Members complete the following. Step #6: Signatures (must be originals and use blue ink for signatures)

Member #2 Name: ______________________________________________________________________ First Name Middle Initial Last Name Sir Title (Jr., II, etc)

Phonetic Spelling: __________________________________________ Gender: First Name Last Name

Email address ___________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________, FL______________ Number and Street City Zip+4

Home Phone #: _____ - _____ - ________ Date of Birth: ____ /____ /____ Grade in School: ______

Ethnicity:

Certification:

“I hereby state that this exhibit was prepared during the current school year OR is a continuing study and that it is my own work. I have read and agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida.” Team Member #2 Signature Date

Release: The following signatures are required for photographs, videotaping, and media interviews.

“For value received and without further considerations, I hereby consent that all photographs and/or video tape images taken of me and/or recordings made of my voice and/or written extraction, in whole or in part, of such recordings at the State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida, by the Florida Foundation for Future Scientists (FFFS) or the University of Central Florida (UCF), may be used by FFFS and UCF and/or others with the consent of the FFFS and UCF for the purpose of illustration, advertising, or publication in any manner.” __________________________________________________________________________________________ Team Member #2 Signature Date

__________________________________________________________________________________________ Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature Date

Caucasian

Male Female

Hispanic African American American Indian/Alaskan Native Asian or Pacific Islander

Other

61st Annual State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida March 29-31, 2016 The Lakeland Center, Lakeland

SSEF ENTRY Form (Page 4) If this is a TEAM PROJECT, additional Team Members complete the following. Step #6: Signatures (must be originals and use blue ink for signatures) Member #3 Name: ______________________________________________________________________

First Name Middle Initial Last Name Sir Title (Jr., II, etc)

Phonetic Spelling: __________________________________________ Gender: First Name Last Name

Email address ___________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________, FL______________ Number and Street City Zip+4

Home Phone #: _____ - _____ - ________ Date of Birth: ____ /____ /____ Grade in School: ______

Ethnicity:

Certification:

“I hereby state that this exhibit was prepared during the current school year OR is a continuing study and that it is my own work. I have read and agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida.” Team Member #2 Signature Date

Release: The following signatures are required for photographs, videotaping, and media interviews.

“For value received and without further considerations, I hereby consent that all photographs and/or video tape images taken of me and/or recordings made of my voice and/or written extraction, in whole or in part, of such recordings at the State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida, by the Florida Foundation for Future Scientists (FFFS) or the University of Central Florida (UCF), may be used by FFFS and UCF and/or others with the consent of the FFFS and UCF for the purpose of illustration, advertising, or publication in any manner.” __________________________________________________________________________________________ Team Member #2 Signature Date

__________________________________________________________________________________________ Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature Date

Caucasian

Male Female

Hispanic African American American Indian/Alaskan Native Asian or Pacific Islander

Other

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SSEF of Florida categories and research areas: The categories listed below are those that will be used at the 61st State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida. They are new for 2016 and are a reorganization of categories. Regional fairs may or may not choose to use these new categories, dependent on the needs of their area. Please check with your affiliated fair(s) for the appropriate category listings at that level of competition.

It will also be required that the OFFICIAL SSEF ABSTRACT be used for entry into the SSEF of Florida.

Category Selection Advisement:

Many projects could easily fit into more than one of these categories. We highly recommend that you review the entire listing of the new categories before choosing the category that most accurately describes your project. You don’t need to compete in the same category as in your regional or school competition.

Ask yourself the following questions to help in the selection of a category:

1. Who will be the most qualified to judge my project? What area of expertise is the most important for the judge to have? (For example, a medical background or an engineering background?)

2. What is the emphasis of my project? What characteristic of my project is the most innovative, unique or important? (For example, is it the application in medicine or the engineering of the machine? Is it inserting the proper gene or the method of computer mapping to demonstrate the results?)

State Science & Engineering Fair of Florida Categories

1. Animal Sciences ANIM Biological 2. Behavioral & Social Sciences BEHA Biological 3. Biomedical & Health Sciences BMED Biological 4. Cellular/ Molecular Biology & Biochemistry CMBI Biological 5. Chemistry CHEM Physical 6. Earth & Environmental Sciences EAEV Physical 7. Engineering ENMS Physical

Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science, Embedded Systems 8. Environmental Engineering ENEV Physical 9. Intelligent Machines, Robotics and Systems Software IMRS Physical 10. Mathematics & Computational Sciences MACO Physical

Mathematics, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics 11. Microbiology MICR Biological 12. Physics & Astronomy PHYS 13. Plant Sciences PLNT Biological

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Animal Sciences ANIM This category includes all aspects of animals and animal life, animal life cycles, and animal interactions with one another or with their environment. Examples of investigations included in this category would involve the study of the structure, physiology, development, and classification of animals, animal ecology, animal husbandry, entomology, ichthyology, ornithology, and herpetology, as well as the study of animals at the cellular and molecular level which would include cytology, histology, and cellular physiology. RESEARCH AREAS: Animal Behavior Cellular Studies Development Ecology Genetics

Nutrition and Growth Physiology Systematics and Evolution

Animal Behavior: The study of animal activities which includes investigating animal interactions within and between species or an animal’s response to environmental factors. Examples are animal communication, learning, and intelligence, rhythmic functions, sensory preferences, pheromones, and environmental effects on behaviors, both naturally and experimentally induced. Cellular Studies: The study of animal cells involving the use of microscopy to study cell structure and studies investigating activity within cells such as enzyme pathways, cellular biochemistry, and synthesis pathways for DNA, RNA, and protein. Development: The study of an organism from the time of fertilization through birth or hatching and into later life. This includes cellular and molecular aspects of fertilization, development, regeneration, and environmental effects on development. Ecology: The study of interactions and behavioral relationships among animals, and animals and plants, with their environment and with one another. Genetics: The study of species and population genetics at the organismal or cellular level. Nutrition and Growth: The study of natural, artificial, or maternal nutrients on animal growth, development, and reproduction including the use and effects of biological and chemical control agents to control reproduction and population numbers. Physiology: The study of one of the 11 animal systems. This includes structural and functional studies, system mechanics, and the effect of environmental factors or natural variations on the structure or function of a system. Similar studies conducted specifically at the cellular level should select the cellular studies subcategory. Systematics and Evolution: The study of animal classification and phylogenetic methods including the evolutionary relationships between species and populations. This includes morphological, biochemical, genetic, and modeled systems to describe the relationship of animals to one another.

Behavioral & Social Sciences BEHA The science or study of the thought processes and behavior of humans and other animals in their interactions with the environment studied through observational and experimental methods. RESEARCH AREAS: Clinical & Developmental Psychology Cognitive Psychology

Physiological Psychology Sociology and Social Psychology

Clinical and Developmental Psychology: The study and treatment of emotional or behavioral disorders. Developmental psychology is concerned with the study of progressive behavioral changes in an individual from birth until death. Cognitive Psychology: The study of cognition, the mental processes that underlie behavior, including thinking, deciding, reasoning, and to some extent motivation and emotion. Neuro-psychology studies the relationship between the nervous system, especially the brain, and cerebral or mental functions such as language, memory, and perception. Physiological Psychology: The study of the biological and physiological basis of behavior. Sociology and Social Psychology: The study of human social behavior, especially the study of the origins, organization, institutions, and development of human society. Sociology is concerned with all group activities-economic, social, political, and religious.

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Biomedical & Health Sciences BMED This category focuses on studies specifically designed to address issues of human health and disease. It includes studies on the diagnosis, treatment, prevention or epidemiology of disease and other damage to the human body or mental systems. Includes studies of normal functioning and may investigate internal as well as external factors such as feedback mechanisms, stress or environmental impact on human health and disease. RESEARCH AREAS: Disease Diagnosis Disease Treatment Drug Development and Testing Epidemiology

Nutrition Physiology and Pathology

Disease Diagnosis: The systematic examination, identification, and determination of disorders and disease through examination at the whole body or cellular levels. Disease Treatment: The use of pharmaceuticals and other therapies, including natural and holistic remedies, intended to improve symptoms and treat or cure disorders or disease. Drug Development and Testing: The study and testing of new chemical therapies intended to improve symptoms and treat or cure disorders and disease. This testing could include any platform from tissue culture to preclinical animal models. This will include establishing a drug’s safety profile and ensuring regulatory compliance. Epidemiology: The study of disease frequency and distribution, and risk factors and socioeconomic determinants of health within populations. Epidemiologic investigations may include gathering information to confirm existence of disease outbreaks, developing case definitions and analyzing epidemic data, establishing disease surveillance, and implementing methods of disease prevention and control. Nutrition: The study of food, nutrients and dietary need in humans, and the effects of food and nourishment on the body. These studies may include the effects of natural or supplemental nutrients and nutrition. Physiology and Pathology: The science of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of normal human tissues, organs, and body systems; and the study of disease-related tissue and organ dysfunction. Pathophysiology is the study of the conditions leading up to a diseased state and includes an investigation of the disturbance responsible for causing the disease.

Cellular/Molecular Biology & Biochemistry CMBI • The studies the structure, function, intracellular pathways, and formation of cells. Studies involve

understanding life and cellular processes specifically at the molecular level. • The study of the chemical basis of processes occurring in living organisms, including the processes by

which these substances enter into, or are formed in, the organisms and react with each other and the environment.

RESEARCH AREAS: Cell Physiology Genetics Immunology Molecular Biology Neurobiology

Analytical Biochemistry General Biochemistry Medicinal Biochemistry Structural Biochemistry

Cell Physiology: The study of the cell cycle, cell function, and interactions between cells or between cells and their environment. Genetics: The study of molecular genetics focusing on the structure and function of genes at a molecular level. Immunology: The study of the structure and function of the immune system at the cellular level. This includes investigations of innate and acquired (adaptive) immunity, the cellular communication pathways involved in immunity, cellular recognition, graft vs host and host vs graft disease, and interactions between antigens and antibodies. Molecular Biology: The study of biology at the molecular level. Chiefly concerns itself with understanding the interactions between the various systems of a cell, including the interrelationships of DNA, RNA and protein synthesis and learning how these interactions are regulated, such as during transcription and translation, the significance of introns and exons or coding issues. Neurobiology: The study of the structure and function of the nervous system at the cellular or molecular level.

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Cellular/Molecular Biology & Biochemistry continued… Analytical Biochemistry: The study of the separation, identification, and quantification of chemical components relevant to living organisms. General Biochemistry: The study of chemical processes, including interactions and reactions, relevant to living organisms. Medicinal Biochemistry: The study of biochemical processes within the human body, with special reference to health and disease. Structural Biochemistry: The study of the structure and or function of biological molecules.

Chemistry CHEM • Studies exploring the science of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter not

involving biochemical systems. • Studies involving biological and chemical processes of renewable energy sources, clean transport, and

alternative fuels. RESEARCH AREAS: Analytical Chemistry Computational Chemistry Environmental Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Materials Chemistry Organic Chemistry Physical Chemistry

Alternative Fuels Computational Energy Science Fossil Fuel Energy Fuel Cells and Battery Development Microbial Fuel Cells Solar Power

Analytical Chemistry: The study of the separation, identification, and quantification of the chemical components of materials. Computational Chemistry: A study that applies the discipline and techniques of computer science and mathematics to solve large and complex problems in Chemistry. Environmental Chemistry: The study of chemical species in the natural environment, including the effects of human activities, such as the design of products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances. Inorganic Chemistry: The study of the properties and reactions of inorganic and organometallic compounds. Materials Chemistry: The chemical study of the design, synthesis and properties of substances, including condensed phases (solids, liquids, polymers) and interfaces, with a useful or potentially useful function, such as catalysis or solar energy. ORG Organic Chemistry: The study of carbon-containing compounds, including hydrocarbons and their derivatives. Physical Chemistry: The study of the fundamental physical basis of chemical systems and processes, including chemical kinetics, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, photochemistry, spectroscopy, statistical mechanics and astro-chemistry. Alternative Fuels: Any method of powering an engine that does not involve petroleum (oil). Some alternative fuels are electricity, methane, hydrogen, natural gas, and wood. Computational Energy Science: A study that applies the discipline and techniques of computer science and mathematics to solve large and complex problems in Energy Science. Fossil Fuel Energy: Studies involving energy from a hydrocarbon deposit, such as petroleum, coal, or natural gas, derived from living matter of a previous geologic time and used for fuel. Fuel Cells and Battery Development: The study, analysis and development of fuel cells and batteries that convert and/or store chemical energy into electricity. Microbial Fuel Cells: The study of fuel cells that use or mimic bacterial interactions found in nature to produce electricity. Solar Materials: The study of materials used to convert and store solar energy through chemical changes. This includes topics such as thermal storage and photovoltaic materials.

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Earth & Environmental Sciences EAEV Any studies involving the environment and its effect on organisms/systems. This includes investigations of biological processes such as growth and life span, as well as studies of Earth systems and their evolution. RESEARCH AREAS: Atmospheric Science Climate Science Environmental Effects on Ecosystems

Geosciences Water Science

Atmospheric Science: Studies of the earth’s atmosphere, including air quality and pollution and the processes and effects of the atmosphere on other Earth systems as well as meteorological investigations. Climate Science: Studies of Earth’s climate, particularly evidential study of climate change. Environmental Effects on Ecosystems: Studies of the impact of environmental changes (natural or as a result of human interaction) on ecosystems, including empirical pollution studies. Geosciences: Studies of Earth’s land processes, including mineralogy, plate tectonics, volcanism, and sedimentology. Water Science: Studies of Earth’s water systems, including water resources, movement, distribution, and water quality. Engineering ENMS

Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science, Embedded Systems • Studies that focus on the science and engineering that involve movement or structure. The movement

can be by the apparatus or the movement can affect the apparatus. • The study of the characteristics and uses of various materials with improvements to their design which

may add to their advanced engineering performance. • Studies involving electrical systems in which information is conveyed via signals and waveforms for

purposes of enhancing communications, control and/or sensing. RESEARCH AREAS: Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering Biomaterials Ceramic and Glasses Circuits Civil Engineering Composite Materials Computation and Theory Computational Mechanics Control Theory Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Materials Ground Vehicle Systems

Industrial Engineering-Processing Internet of Things Mechanical Engineering Microcontrollers Nanomaterials Naval Systems Networking and Data Communication Optics Polymers Sensors Signal Processing

Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering: Studies involving the design of aircraft and space vehicles and the direction of the technical phases of their manufacture and operation. Biomaterials: Studies involving any matter, surface, or construct that interacts with biological systems. Such materials are often used and/or adapted for a medical application, and thus comprise whole or part of a living structure or biomedical device which performs, augments, or replaces a natural function. Ceramic and Glasses: Studies involving materials composed of ceramic and glass – often defined as all solid materials except metals and their alloys that are made by the high-temperature processing of inorganic raw materials. Circuits: The study, analysis, and design of electronic circuits and their components, including testing. Civil Engineering: Studies that involve the planning, designing, construction, and maintenance of structures and public works, such as bridges or dams, roads, water supply, sewer, flood control and, traffic. Composite Materials: Studies involving materials composed of two or more different materials combined together to create a superior and unique material. Computation and Theory: Studies that involve the theory and modeling of materials. Computational Mechanics: A study that applies the discipline and techniques of computer science and mathematics to solve large and complex problems in Engineering Mechanics.

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Engineering continued…. Control Theory: The study of dynamical systems, including controllers, systems, and sensors that are influenced by inputs. Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials: The study and development of materials used to form highly complex systems, such as integrated electronic circuits, optoelectronic devices, and magnetic and optical mass storage media. The various materials, with precisely controlled properties, perform numerous functions, including the acquisition, processing, transmission, storage, and display of information. Ground Vehicle Systems: The designing of ground vehicles and the direction of the technical phases of their manufacture and operation. Industrial Engineering-Processing: Studies of efficient production of industrial goods as affected by elements such as plant and procedural design, the management of materials and energy, and the integration of workers within the overall system. The industrial engineer designs methods, not machinery. Internet of Things: The study of the interconnection of unique computing devices with the existing infrastructure of the Internet and the cloud. Mechanical Engineering: Studies that involve the generation and application of heat and mechanical power and the design, production, and use of machines and tools. Microcontrollers: The study and engineering of microcontrollers and their use to control other devices. Nanomaterials: The study and development of nanoscale materials; materials with structural features (particle size or grain size, for example) of at least one dimension in the range 1-100 nm. Naval Systems : Studies of the design of ships and the direction of the technical phases of their manufacture and operation. Networking and Data Communication: The study of systems that transmit any combination of voice, video, and/or data among users Optics: The use of visible or infrared light instead of signals sent over wires. The study and development of optical devices and systems devoted to practical applications such as computation. Polymers: The study and development of polymers; materials that have a molecular structure consisting chiefly or entirely of a large number of similar units bonded together, e.g., many synthetic organic materials used as plastics and resins. Sensors: The study and design of devices that transmit an electrical response to an external device. Signal Processing: The extraction of signals from noise and their conversion into a representation for modeling and analysis.

Environmental Engineering ENEV Studies that engineer or develop processes and infrastructure to solve environmental problems in the supply of water, the disposal of waste, or the control of pollution. RESEARCH AREAS: Bioremediation Land Reclamation Pollution Control

Recycling and Waste Management Water Resources Management

Bioremediation: The use of biological agents, such as bacteria or plants, to remove or neutralize contaminants. This includes phytoremediation, constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment, biodegradation, etc. Land Reclamation: The application of engineering principles and design techniques to restore land to a more productive use or its previous undisturbed state. Pollution Control: The application of engineering principles and design techniques to remove pollution from air, soil, and/or water. Recycling and Waste Management: The extraction and reuse of useful substances from discarded items, garbage, or waste. The process of managing, and disposing of, wastes and hazardous substances through methodologies such as landfills, sewage treatment, composting, waste reduction, etc. Water Resources Management: The application of engineering principles and design techniques to improve the distribution and management of water resources.

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Intelligent Machines, Robotics & Systems Software IMRS • Studies in which the use of machine intelligence is paramount to reducing the reliance on human

intervention. • The study or development of software, information processes or methodologies to demonstrate, analyze,

or control a process/solution. RESEARCH AREAS: Biomechanics Cognitive Systems Control Theory Robot Kinematics Machine Learning Algorithms

Cybersecurity Databases Programming Languages Operating Systems

Biomechanics: Studies and apparatus which mimic the role of mechanics in biological systems. Cognitive Systems: Studies/apparatus that operate similarly to the ways humans think and process information. Systems that provide for increased interaction of people and machines to more naturally extend and magnify human expertise, activity, and cognition. Control Theory: Studies that explore the behavior of dynamical systems with inputs, and how their behavior is modified by feedback. This includes new theoretical results and the applications of new and established control methods, system modelling, identification and simulation, the analysis and design of control systems (including computer-aided design), and practical implementation. Robot Kinematics: The study of movement in robotic systems. Machine Learning: Construction and/or study of algorithms that can learn from data. Algorithms: The study or creation of algorithms - step-by-step procedure of calculations to complete a specific task in data processing, automated reasoning and computing. Cybersecurity: Studies involving the protection of a computer or computer system against unauthorized access or attacks. This can include studies involving hardware, network, software, host or multimedia security. Databases: Studies that create or analyze data organization for ease of access, management and update. Operating Systems: The study of system software responsible for the direct control and management of hardware and basic system operations of a computer or mobile device. Programming Languages: Studies that involve the development or analysis of the artificial languages used to write instructions that can be translated into machine language and then executed by a computer.

Mathematics & Computational Sciences MACO Mathematics, Computational Biology, and Bioinformatics

• The study of the measurement, properties, and relationships of quantities and sets, using numbers and symbols. The deductive study of numbers, geometry, and various abstract constructs, or structures.

• Studies that primarily focus on the discipline and techniques of computer science and mathematics as they relate to biological systems. This includes the development and application of data-analytical and theoretical methods, mathematical modeling and computational simulation techniques to the study of biological, behavior, and social systems.

RESEARCH AREAS: Algebra Analysis Combinatorics, Graph Theory, and Game Theory Geometry and Topology Number Theory Probability and Statistics

Biomedical Engineering Computational Bio Modeling Computational Evolutionary Biology Computational Neuroscience Computational Pharmacology Genomic

Algebra: The study of algebraic operations and/or relations and the structures which arise from them. An example is given by (systems of) equations which involve polynomial functions of one or more variables. Analysis: The study of infinitesimal processes in mathematics, typically involving the concept of a limit. This begins with differential and integral calculus, for functions of one or several variables, and includes differential equations.

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Mathematics & Computational Sciences continued…. Combinatorics, Graph Theory and Game Theory: The study of combinatorial structures in mathematics, such as finite sets, graphs, and games, often with a view toward classification and/or enumeration. Geometry and Topology: The study of the shape, size, and other properties of figures and spaces. Includes such subjects as Euclidean geometry, non-Euclidean geometries (spherical, hyperbolic, Riemannian, Lorentzian), and knot theory (classification of knots in 3-space). Number Theory: The study of the arithmetic properties of integers and related topics such as cryptography. Probability and Statistics: Mathematical study of random phenomena and the study of statistical tools used to analyze and interpret data. Biomedical Engineering: The application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for healthcare purposes. Computational Bio Modeling: Studies that involve computer simulations of biological systems most commonly with a goal of understanding how cells or organism develop, work collectively and survive. Computational Evolutionary Biology: A study that applies the discipline and techniques of computer science and mathematics to explore the processes of change in populations of organisms, especially taxonomy, paleontology, ethology, population genetics and ecology. Computational Neuroscience: A study that applies the discipline and techniques of computer science and mathematics to understand brain function in terms of the information processing properties of the structures that make up the nervous system. Computational Pharmacology: A study that applies the discipline and techniques of computer science and mathematics to predict and analyze the responses to drugs. Genomics: The study of the function and structure of genomes using recombinant DNA, sequencing, and bioinformatics.

MICROBIOLOGY MICR The study of micro-organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, prokaryotes, and simple eukaryotes as well as antimicrobial and antibiotic substances. RESEARCH AREAS:Antimicrobial and Antibiotics Applied Microbiology Bacteriology

Environmental Microbiology Microbial Genetics Virology

Antimicrobials and Antibiotics: The study of a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of a microorganisms. Applied Microbiology: The study of microorganisms having potential applications in human, animal or plant health or the use of microorganisms in the production of energy. Bacteriology: The study of bacteria and bacterial diseases and the microorganisms responsible for causing a disease. Environmental Microbiology: The study of the structure, function, diversity and relationship of microorganisms with respect to their environment. This includes the study of biofilms. Microbial Genetics: The study of how microbial genes are organized and regulated and their involvement in cellular function. Virology: The study of viruses and viral diseases.

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Physics & Astronomy PHYS

• Physics is the science of matter and energy and of interactions between the two. • Astronomy is the study of anything in the universe beyond the Earth. • Studies of renewable energy structures/processes including energy production and efficiency.

RESEARCH AREAS: Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Astronomy and Cosmology Biological Physics Computational Physics and Astrophysics Condensed Matter and Materials Instrumentation Magnetics, Electromagnetics and Plasmas Mechanics Nuclear and Particle Physics Optics, Lasers, Masers

Quantum Computation Theoretical Physics Hydro Power Nuclear Power Solar Sustainable Design Thermal Power Wind

Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics: The study of atoms, simple molecules, electrons and light, and their interactions. Astronomy and Cosmology: The study of space, the universe as a whole, including its origins and evolution, the physical properties of objects in space and computational astronomy. Biological Physics: The study of the physics of biological processes. Computational Physics: A study that applies the discipline and techniques of computer science and mathematics to solve large and complex problems in Physics and Astrophysics. Condensed Matter and Materials: The study of the properties of solids and liquids. Topics such as superconductivity, semi-conductors, complex fluids, and thin films are studied. Instrumentation: Instrumentation is the process of developing means of precise measurement of various variables such as flow and pressure while maintaining control of the variables at desired levels of safety and economy. Magnetics, Electromagnetics and Plasmas: The study of electrical and magnetic fields and of matter in the plasma phase and their effects on materials in the solid, liquid or gaseous states. Mechanics: Classical physics and mechanics, including the macroscopic study of forces, vibrations and flows; on solid, liquid and gaseous materials. Nuclear and Particle Physics: The study of the physical properties of the atomic nucleus and of fundamental particles and the forces of their interaction. Optics, Lasers, Masers: The study of the physical properties of light, lasers and masers. Quantum Computation: The study of the laws of quantum mechanics to process information. This includes studies involving the physics of information processing, quantum logic, quantum algorithms, quantum error correction, and quantum communication. Theoretical Physics: The study of nature, phenomena and the laws of physics employing mathematical models and abstractions rather than experimental processes. Hydro Power: The application of engineering principles and design concepts to capture energy from falling and running water to be converted to another form of energy. Nuclear Power: The application of engineering principles and design concepts to capture nuclear energy to be converted to another form of energy. Solar: The application of engineering principles and design concepts to capture energy from the sun to be converted to another form of energy. Sustainable Design: The application of engineering principles and design concepts to plan and/or construct buildings and infrastructure that minimize environmental impact. Thermal Power: The application of engineering principles and design concepts to capture energy from the Earth’s crust to be converted to another form of energy. Wind: The application of engineering principles and design concepts to capture energy from the wind to be converted to another form of energy.

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Plant Sciences PLNT Studies of plants and how they live, including structure, physiology, development, and classification. Includes plant cultivation, development, ecology, genetics and plant breeding, pathology, physiology, systematics and evolution. RESEARCH AREAS: Agronomy Growth and Development Ecology Genetics/Breeding

Pathology Physiology Systematics and Evolution

Agronomy: Application of the various soil and plant sciences to soil management and agricultural and horticultural crop production. Includes biological and chemical controls of pests, hydroponics, fertilizers and supplements. Growth and Development: The study of a plant from earliest stages through germination and into later life. This includes cellular and molecular aspects of development and environmental effects, natural or manmade, on development and growth. Ecology: The study of interactions and relationships among plants, and plants and animals, with their environment. Genetics/Breeding: The study of organismic and population genetics of plants. The application of plant genetics and biotechnology to crop improvement. This includes genetically modified crops. Pathology: The study of plant disease states, and their causes, processes, and consequences. This includes effects of parasites or disease-causing microbes. Physiology: The study of functions in plants and plant cells. This includes cellular mechanisms such as photosynthesis and transpiration, and how plant processes are affected by environmental factors or natural variations. Systematics and Evolution: The study of classification of organisms and their evolutionary relationships. This includes morphological, biochemical, genetic, and modeled systems.

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Regulated Research Institutional/Industrial Setting Form (1C)This form must be completed AFTER experimentation by the adult supervising the student research conducted

in a regulated research institution, industrial setting or any work site other than home, school or field.

This form MUST be displayed with your project; responses must be on the form.

Student’s Name(s)

Title of Project

To be completed by the Supervising Adult in the Setting (NOT the Student(s)) after experimentation: (Responses must remain on the form as it is required to be displayed at student’s project booth.)

The student(s) conducted research at my work site:

a. o to use the equipment b. o to perform experiment(s)/conduct research1. Have you reviewed the Intel ISEF rules relevant to this project? o Yes o No

2. Is this research a subset of your work? o Yes o No

3. How did the student get the idea for her/his project? (e.g. Was the project assigned, picked from a list, an original student idea, etc.)

4. Did the student(s) work on the project as a part of a research group? o Yes o No If yes, how large was the group and what kind of research group was it (students, group of adult researchers, etc.)

5. What specific procedures or equipment did the student(s) actually use for the project? Please list and describe. (Do not list procedures student only observed.)

6. How independent or creative was the student’s/students’ work?

Student research projects dealing with human participants, vertebrate animals or potentially hazardous biological agents require review and approval by an institutional regulatory board (IRB/IACUC/IBC). Copy of approval(s) must be attached, if applicable.

Supervising Adult’s Printed Name Signature Title

Institution Date Signed (must be after experimentation)

Address Email/Phone

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Qualified Scientist Form (2)May be required for research involving human participants, vertebrate animals, potentially hazardous biological agents, and

DEA-controlled substances. Must be completed and signed before the start of student experimentation.

To be completed by the Designated Supervisorwhen the Qualified Scientist cannot directly supervise.

I certify that I have reviewed the Research Plan and have been trained in the techniques to be used by this student, and I will provide direct supervision.

Designated Supervisor’s Printed Name

Signature Date of Approval

Phone Email

To be completed by the Qualified Scientist:

I certify that I have reviewed and approved the Research Plan prior to the start of the experimentation. If the student or Designated Supervisor is not trained in the necessary procedures, I will ensure her/his training. I will provide advice and supervision during the research. I have a working knowledge of the techniques to be used by the student in the Research Plan. I understand that a Designated Supervisor is required when the student is not conducting experimentation under my direct supervision.

Qualified Scientist’s Printed Name

Signature Date of Approval

Student’s Name(s)

Title of Project

To be completed by the Qualified Scientist:

Scientist Name:

Educational Background: Degree(s): Experience/Training as relates to the student’s area of research:

Position: Institution:

Address: Email/Phone:

1) Have you reviewed the Intel ISEF rules relevant to this project? o Yes o No

2. Will any of the following be used? a. Human participants o Yes o No b. Vertebrate animals o Yes o No c. Potentially hazardous biological agents (microorganisms, rDNA and tissues, including blood and blood products) o Yes o No d. DEA-controlled substances o Yes o No

3. Was this study a sub-set of a larger study? o Yes o No

4. Will you directly supervise the student? o Yes o No

a. If no, who will directly supervise and serve as the Designated Supervisor? b. Experience/Training of the Designated Supervisor:

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Risk Assessment Form (3)Required for projects using hazardous chemicals, activities or devices and microorganisms exempt from

pre-approval. Must be completed before experimentation.

Student’s Name(s)

Title of Project

To be completed by the Student Researcher(s) in collaboration with Designated Supervisor/Qualified Scientist: (All questions must be answered; additional page(s) may be attached.)

1. Identify and assess the risks involved in this project.

2. Describe the safety precautions and procedures that will be used to reduce the risks.

3. List all hazardous chemicals, activities, or devices that will be used; identify microorganisms exempt from pre-approval (see Potentially Hazardous Biological Agent rules).

4. Describe the disposal procedures that will be used (when applicable).

5. List the source(s) of safety information.

To be completed and signed by the Designated Supervisor (or Qualified Scientist, when applicable):I agree with the risk assessment and safety precautions and procedures described above. I certify that I have reviewed the Research Plan and will provide direct supervision.

Designated Supervisor’s Printed Name Signature Date of Review (mm/dd/yy)

Position & Institution Phone or email contact information

Experience/Training as relates to the student’s area of research

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Human Participants Form (4)Required for all research involving human participants not at a Regulated Research Institution. If at a Regulated Research Institution,

use institutional approval forms for documentation of prior review and approval. (IRB approval required before experimentation.)

Student’s Name(s) Title of Project

Adult Sponsor Contact Phone/EmailMust be completed by Student Researcher(s) in collaboration with the Adult Sponsor/Designated Supervisor/Qualified Scientist:1. o I have submitted my Research Plan which addresses ALL areas indicated in the Human Participants Section of the Research Plan

Instructions.2. o I have attached any surveys or questionnaires I will be using in my project or other documents provided to human participants. o Any published instrument(s) used was /were legally obtained.3. o I have attached an informed consent that I would use if required by the IRB.4. o Yes o No Are you working with a Qualified Scientist? If yes, attach the Qualified Scientist Form 2.

Must be completed by Institutional Review Board (IRB) after review of the research plan. All questions must be answered for the approval to be valid. (If not approved, return paperwork to the student with instructions for modifications.) o Approved with Full Committee Review (3 signatures required) and the following conditions: (All 5 must be answered)

1. Risk Level (check one) : o Minimal Risk o More than Minimal Risk2. Qualified Scientist (QS) Required: o Yes o No 3. Designated Supervisor (DS) Required: o Yes o No4. Written Minor Assent required for minor participants: o Yes o No o Not applicable (No minors in this study)5. Written Parental Permission required for minor participants: o Yes o No o Not applicable (No minors in this study)6. Written Informed Consent required for participants 18 years or older: o Yes o No o Not applicable (No participants 18 yrs or older in this study)

o Approved with Expedited Review (1 signature required). Study involves either of the following: o Human participants will only provide feedback on project design/student-designed invention or prototype. etc., no personal

data will be collected and there are no health or safety hazards. o Student is the only subject of the research and no more than minimal risk is involved.

Medical or Mental Health Professional (a psychologist, medical doctor, licensed social worker, licensed clinical professional counselor, physician’s assistant, or registered nurse)

School Administrator

Printed Name Degree/Professional License

Signature Date of Approval (Must be prior to experimentation.)

Printed Name Degree/Professional License

Signature Date of Approval (Must be prior to experimentation.)

Educator

Printed Name Degree

Signature Date of Approval (Must be prior to experimentation.)

I attest that I have reviewed the student’s project, that the checkboxes above have been completed to indicate the IRB determination and that I agree with the decisions above.

IRB SIGNATURES (All 3 signatures required unless expedited review checked above) None of these individuals may be the adult sponsor, designated supervisor, qualified scientist or related to (e.g., mother, father of) the student (conflict of interest).

BELOW — IRB USE ONLY

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Human Informed Consent Form

Instructions to the Student Researcher(s): An informed consent/assent/permission form should be developed in consultation with the Adult Sponsor, Designated Supervisor or Qualifi ed Scientist. This form is used to provide information to the research participant (or parent/guardian) and to document written informed consent, minor assent, and/or parental permission.

• When written documentation is required, the researcher keeps the original, signed form.• Students may use this sample form or may copy ALL elements of it into a new document.

If the form is serving to document parental permission, a copy of any survey or questionnaire must be attached.

Student Researcher(s): Title of Project:

I am asking for your voluntary participation in my science fair project. Please read the following information about the project. If you would like to participate, please sign in the appropriate box below.

Purpose of the project:

If you participate, you will be asked to:

Time required for participation:

Potential Risks of Study:

Benefi ts:

How confi dentiality will be maintained:

If you have any questions about this study, feel free to contact:

Adult Sponsor/QS/DS: ____________________________________ Phone/email: ____________________

Voluntary Participation:Participation in this study is completely voluntary. If you decide not to participate there will not be any negative consequences. Please be aware that if you decide to participate, you may stop participating at any time and you may decide not to answer any specifi c question.

By signing this form I am attesting that I have read and understand the information above and I freely give my consent/assent to participate or permission for my child to participate.

Adult Informed Consent or Minor Assent Date Reviewed & Signed:

Printed Name of Research Participant: Signature:

Parental/Guardian Permission (if applicable) Date Reviewed & Signed:

Parent/Guardian Printed Name: Signature:

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Vertebrate Animal Form (5A)Required for all research involving vertebrate animals that is conducted in a school/home/field research site.

(SRC approval required before experimentation.)

Student’s Name(s)

Title of Project

To be completed by Student Researcher:

1. Common name (or Genus, species) and number of animals used.

2. Describe completely the housing and husbandry to be provided. Include the cage/pen size, number of animals per cage, environment, bedding, type of food, frequency of food and water, how often animal is observed, etc. Add an additional page as necessary.

3. What will happen to the animals after experimentation?

4. Attach a copy of wildlife licenses or approval forms, as applicable

5. The Intel ISEF Vertebrate Animal Rules require that any death, illness or unexpected weight loss be investigated and documented by a letter from the qualified scientist, designated supervisor or a veterinarian. If applicable, attach this letter with this form when submitting your paperwork to the SRC prior to competition.

To be completed by Local or Affiliate Fair Scientific Review Committee (SRC) BEFORE experimentation.

Level of Supervision Required for agricultural, behavioral or nutritional studies:

o Designated Supervisor REQUIRED. Please have applicable person sign below.

o Veterinarian and Designated Supervisor REQUIRED. Please have applicable persons sign below.

o Veterinarian, Designated Supervisor and Qualified Scientist REQUIRED. Please have applicable persons sign below and have the Qualified Scientist complete Form (2).

The SRC has carefully reviewed this study and finds it is an appropriate study that may be conducted in a non-regulated research site.Local or Affiliate Fair SRC Pre-Approval Signature:

SRC Chair Printed Name Signature Date of Approval (must be prior to experimentation) (mm/dd/yy)

Printed Name Email/Phone

Signature Date of Approval

Printed Name Email/Phone

Signature Date of Approval

To be completed by Veterinarian:

o I have reviewed this research and animal husbandry with the student before the start of experimentation.

o I have approved the use and dosages of prescription drugs and/or nutritional supplements.

o I will provide veterinary medical and nursing care in case of illness or emergency.

To be completed by Designated Supervisor or Qualified Scientist when applicable:

o I have reviewed this research and animal husbandry with the student before the start of experimentation and I accept primary responsibility for the care and handling of the animals in this project.

o I will directly supervise the experiment.

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Student’s Name(s)

Title of Project

Title and Protocol Number of IACUC Approved Project

To be completed by Qualified Scientist or Principal Investigator:1. Species of animals used: Number of animals used:

2. Describe, in detail, the role of the student in this project: animal procedures and related equipment that were involved, oversight provided and safety precautions employed. (Attach extra pages if necessary.)

3. Was there any weight loss or death of any animal? If yes, attach a letter obtained from the qualified scientist, designated supervisor or a veterinarian documenting the situation and the results of the investigation.

4. Did the student’s project also involve the use of tissues? p No p Yes; complete Forms 6A and 6B

5. What laboratory training, including dates, was provided to the student?

6. Attach a copy of the Regulated Research Institution IACUC Approval. A letter from the Qualified Scientist or Principal Investigator is not sufficient.

Vertebrate Animal Form (5B)Required for all research involving vertebrate animals that is conducted in at a Regulated Research Institution.(IACUC approval required before experimentation. Form must be completed and signed after experimentation.)

Qualified Scientist/Principal Investigator

Printed Name

Signature Date

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Student’s Name(s)

Title of ProjectTo be completed by Student Researcher(s) in collaboration with Qualified Scientist/Designated Supervisor: (All questions are applicable and must be answered; additional page(s) may be attached.)

1. Identify potentially hazardous biological agents to be used in this experiment. Include the source, quantity and the biosafety level risk group of each microorganism.

2. Describe the site of experimentation including the level of biological containment.

3. Describe the procedures that will be used to minimize risk (personal protective equip., hood type, etc.).

4. What final biosafety level do you recommend for this project given the risk assessment you conducted?

5. Describe the method of disposal of all cultured materials and other potentially hazardous biological agents.

Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents Risk Assessment Form (6A)Required for research involving microorganisms, rDNA, fresh/frozen tissue (including primary cell lines, human and

other primate established cell lines and tissue cultures), blood, blood products and body fluids. SRC/IACUC/IBC approval required before experimentation.

To be completed by Local or Affiliate Fair SRC: (Check all that apply.)

o The SRC has carefully studied this project’s Research Plan and the risk level assessment above prior to experimentation and approves this study as a BSL-1 study, which must be conducted at a BSL-1 or above laboratory.

Date of SRC approval (prior to experimentation) _____________________

o The SRC has carefully studied this project’s Research Plan and the risk level assessment above prior to experimentation and approves this study as a BSL-2 study, which must be conducted at a BSL-2 or above laboratory.

Date of SRC approval (prior to experimentation) _____________________

o This project was conducted at a Research Institution and was reviewed and approved by the appropriate institutional board (e.g. IACUC, IBC) before experimentation at a BSL-1 or BSL-2 laboratory and complies with the Intel ISEF rules. The required institutional forms are attached.

Date of SRC approval (after experimentation) _________________________________

o The Research Institution where this study was conducted does not require approval for this type of study. Attached is institutional documentation certifying the above. The student has received proper training and the project complies with Intel ISEF rules.

Date of SRC approval ______________________________________________________

SRC Chair’s Printed Name Signature

To be completed by Qualified Scientist or Designated Supervisor1. What training will the student receive for this project?

2. Do you concur with the biosafety information and recommendation provided by the student researcher above?

o Yes o No If no, please explain.

3. Experience/training of Designated Supervisor as it relates to the student’s area of research (if applicable)

QS/DS Printed Name Signature Date of Signature (mm/dd/yy)

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Human and Vertebrate Animal Tissue Form (6B)Required for research involving fresh/frozen tissue (including primary cell lines, human and other primate established cell lines and

tissue cultures), blood, blood products and body fluids. If the research involves living organisms please ensure that the proper human or animal forms are completed. All projects using any tissue listed above must also complete Form 6A.

Student’s Name(s)

Title of Project

To be completed by Student Researcher(s):

1. What vertebrate animal tissue will be used in this study? Check all that apply.o Fresh or frozen tissue sampleo Fresh organ or other body parto Blood o Body fluidso Primary cell/tissue cultureso Human or other primate established cell lines

2. Where will the above tissue(s) be obtained. If using an established cell line include source and catalog number.

3. If the tissue will be obtained from a vertebrate animal study conducted at a research institution attach a copy of the IACUC certification with the name of the research institution, the title of the study, the IACUC approval number and date of IACUC approval.

To be completed by the Qualified Scientist or Designated Supervisor:o I verify that the student will work solely with organs, tissues, cultures or cells that will be supplied to him/her by myself or

qualified personnel from the laboratory; and that if vertebrate animals were euthanized they were euthanized for a purpose other than the student’s research.

AND/ORo I certify that the blood, blood products, tissues or body fluids in this project will be handled in accordance with the standards

and guidance set forth in Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29CFR, Subpart Z, 1910.1030 - Blood Borne Pathogens.

Printed Name Signature Date of Approval (Must be prior to experimentation.)

Title Phone/Email

Institution

International Rules: Guidelines for Science and Engineering Fairs 2015–2016, student.societyforscience.org/intel-isef Page 41

Continuation/Research Progression Projects Form (7)Required for projects that are a continuation/progression in the same field of study as a previous project.

This form must be accompanied by the previous year’s abstract and Research Plan.

Student’s Name(s)

To be completed by Student Researcher:List all components of the current project that make it new and different from previous research. The information must be on the form; use an additional form for 2014–2015 and earlier projects.

Components Current Research Project

Previous Research Project

1. Title 2014–2015

2013–2014

2. Change in goal/purpose/objective

2014–2015

2013–2014

3. Changes in methodology

2014–2015

2013–2014

4. Variables studied

2014–2015

2013–2014

5. Additional changes

2014–2015

2013–2014

I hereby certify that the above information is correct and that the current year Abstract & Certification and project display board properly reflect work done only in the current year.

Student’s Printed Name(s) Signature Date of Signature

Attached are:o 2014–2015 Abstract and Research Plan o 2013–2014 Abstract