Live Webinar

How to Find a Science Fair Idea That Actually Wins

8th July at 8 PM EST (5 PM PST)

Join Dr. Kimberly Clark, a Dartmouth researcher in applied neuroscience, and Eli Hanechak, an ISEF award winner in microbiology, as they walk through how to find a science fair idea that actually wins, covering how to turn a topic you care about into a sharp research question, how to spot the open gap that judges reward, and how to know your idea is doable before you commit months to it.

Whether you're just starting to explore research or refining an idea you already have, this session will show you how the right question becomes the foundation of a winning project.

Speakers

Eli Hanechak

Eli Hanechak is a Biochemistry and Biological Physics double major at Brandeis University whose research in environmental microbiology has been recognized at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), Regeneron Science Talent Search, and by organizations including National Geographic and the American Society for Microbiology. A 2nd Place ISEF award winner in Microbiology and a Davidson Fellow Laureate. She's the founder and Director of Research and Development at CarbonDown Environmental. Eli is also a ScienceFair mentor.

Dr. Kimberly Clark

Dr. Kimberly Clark is a Lecturer in Psychological and Brain Sciences at Dartmouth College and Co-Founder & Chief Research Officer of Merchant Mechanics. Her research explores applied neuroscience and consumer behavior. With 20+ years of teaching and mentoring experience, Dr. Clark has guided students whose research earned top honors and admission to universities such as Harvard, Cornell, Duke, and NYU. She has published in leading journals including Neuron and The Journal of Advertising Research, and currently serves on The Advertising Research Foundation’s Cognition Council.

Anna Kathryn Hazlett

Anna Kathryn Hazlett is a digital marketer and content strategist with experience leading cross-channel campaigns, webinars, newsletters, and lead generation initiatives. Currently serving as a Digital Marketing & Content Associate at Crimson Education, she has developed and optimized campaigns across paid media, email, web, and social channels, while hosting webinars attended by thousands of students and families.

She holds a degree in Communication with a concentration in Mass Media from North Carolina State University with a minor in journalism.

In this webinar you will:

Find Your ISEF Project

Decide your research question that you can realistically answer

Pressure-test the idea so it can grow into an ISEF-caliber entry

How to Do the Research

Design a method and work through your project step by step

Collect, analyze, and make sense of your results like a real researcher

Carry Momentum Into the Year

Turn your summer research into your winning ISEF project

Build a routine that keeps your research advancing through the school year

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How ScienceFair Works

ScienceFair is a high-touch science fair coaching program built for students who want real competitive outcomes. Our students have earned $75,000+ in merit-based STEM scholarships and awards, and are up to 40× more likely to qualify for ISEF and nearly 3× more likely to win compared to the global average. We pair students with past ISEF winners who guide them through project ideation, research design, and judge-focused presentation.