1. 1 Detroit Science Fair March 10-11, 2015

2. 2 What to Expect Cat and John were one of 1,528 entries in 2012 and 2 of the 14 representatives from Michigan

3. 3 Quick Facts Dates: Project Set up and review- Tuesday 3/10/15 Judging - Wednesday, 3/11/2015 Exhibit removal- Saturday 3/14/2015 Where: COBO Hall, Detroit Website: http://www.sefmd.org/http://www.sefmd.org/ Who can go: We can send 52 teams Cost: $25 per affiliation + $15.00 per team (parking is on your own)

4. You will determine what category your project fits in Behavioral & Social Sciences Biochemistry Botany Chemistry Computer Science Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science Mathematics Medicine & Health Microbiology Physics Zoology Project Categories

5. 5 Important Dates November 15, Information Session at Detroit Public Library. You must RSVP so let me know if you are going Nov 19, MMSTC Affiliation and SRC form Deadline Dec 1 S& E Affiliation deadline, SRC form Deadline (must be mailed so I need hard copies) Feb 16 Teachers emailed notice of acceptance (No appeal Process)

6. 6 Important Dates Sat Feb 28, 9 am - noon Senior Critique Session March 10, 9:30 am - 7 pm Registration and project set up COBO Hall (you may go at any time) March 11, 8 am - Judging all Day COBO Hall (Mandatory) March 12-13, 9 -7 pm public/school viewing March 14, 10 - 1pm Exhibit Removal and prize pick up (Mandatory) May 10-15 ISEF Pittsburg, PA

7. 7 Do I Need Forms The following areas are the most critical in terms of compliance: The sacrifice of animals The use of toxic substances Nutritional deficiency experience The use of humans in any way (includes a survey)

8. 8 The BIG Show

9. 9 Should I Go? Are you willing to meet ALL of the deadlines and time comitments? As a representative of MMSTC will your efforts and your project meet meet MMSTC expectations of quality and standards? Are you willing to attend ISEF in May?

10. Check out our webpage for details, forms, etc. http://mmstcchemistry.weebly.com /detroit-science-fair.html 10