The S.T.E.M. department hosts four major events throughout the school year. The purpose of these events is to further peak student interest in STEM related fields. Many scientists from our community donate their time to mentor, judge, and/or teach our IUSD students.
If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering as a scientist for any of these events please fill out this form IUSD STEM Events Volunteer Registration. A STEM background is required.
For more information please call the STEM department at (949) 936-5057 or via email at SandraMadrid@iusd.org
Ask-A-Scientist Night
In partnership with Irvine Public Schools Foundations, annually, students in Grades 6 - 12 have the opportunity to develop a Science Fair Project. To assist students with their investigative questions and designs for their project, we sponsor Ask-A-Scientist Night. Scientists from the community volunteer to advise students on their project ideas and answer questions. *New this year: We will be having two Ask-A-Scientist Nights. One for year round students and one for traditional students.
Year Round Sites
Date: Thursday, August 31, 2017
Time: 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Location: Rancho San Joaquin Middle School
2017 Ask-A-Scientist Night Flyer
Traditional Sites
Date: Thursday, September 28, 2017
Time: 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Location: Rancho San Joaquin Middle School
Information About Last year's Event
21st century career conference
In partnership with Irvine Public Schools Foundations and Google, select Middle School students have the opportunity to attend four break-out sessions. Students hear from a variety of dynamic speakers about the many exciting facets of scientific, technological, and engineering careers. Members of the community volunteer to speak or conduct demonstrations about their STEM related careers. Due to the limited space for this event, the selection process of which students may attend is at the discretion of the teacher.
Date: Tentatively Wednesday, Decemeber 13, 2017
Time: 9:00AM -12:30PM
Location: TBD
Information About Last Year's Event
Astounding inventions
Astounding Inventions ™ is an invention fair highlighting handmade inventions by students from the Irvine and Tustin School Districts in kindergarten through eighth grade. This event is hosted by Irvine Valley College Foundation and was established to promote student interest and learning in math and science.
31st Annual Astounding Inventions™
Student Check-in:
Date: Friday, January 26, 2018
Time: 3:00PM – 6:30PM
Location: Irvine Valley College Gym
Main Event:
Date: Saturday, January 27, 2018
Time: 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Location: Irvine Valley College Gym
Science fair
In partnership with Irvine Public Schools Foundations,the IUSD Science Fair gives students the opportunity to submit their science project for judging. Community volunteers judge projects and interview students, reviewing the exhibit and the project notebook. Students range from Grades 6 - 12 with either a Life, Physical, Earth and Space, Environmental, or Engineering project category.
Student Check-in:
Date: Monday, February 26, 2018
Time: 3:00PM – 6:30PM
Location: TBD
Judging/Interview of Student Projects:
Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Time: 8:00AM – 12:00 PM
Location: TBD
Open House:
Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Time: Tentatively 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: TBD
Award Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Time: Tentatively 6:30PM – 8:00 PM
Location: TBD
Parent Resources & Information
Science Fair Parent Intro Letter 2017-2018
Guidelines for Parental Help - Coming soon!
Ideas for Science Fair Projects - Coming soon!
Science Fair Backboard Sample - Coming soon!
County Information
Orange County Science and Engineering Fair Website (OCSEF)
Results from 62nd Annual OCSEF (2017)
Information about last year's event
36th Annual Science Fair Program
