February 2010 update:
WELCOME to AVRSF INFO and ON-LINE REGISTRATION:
Please note: I have updated the links to access the ISEF regulations and guidelines and ISEF Forms. The Society for Science & the Public updated their web page during Christmass break and the old links which I had on this site, on paper copie, and e-mails sent in October to many of you (participating parents and teachers) may no longer be valid. I apologize for any inconvinience and frustration this may have caused on trying to aquire Forms and information for this year's fair. The new links in this web-site should work properly now. Thank you for your patience.
The 14th AVRSF dates are February 18 - 20, 2010.
On-Line Registration Begins December 1st, 2009
Check in, payment of registration fees, and set up of projects will take place on Thursday February 18th from 3:00-6:00p.m. Remember, students do not need to be present on Thursday night (Feb. 18th) only one representative from each school needs to be present to check-in, pay registration fee, and set up their students' projects. This will alleviate an additional night of hotel costs (Thursday).
Students are required to be present for their interviews with the Judges which starts at 5:30 p.m. Friday (Feb. 21st). It is important to show up prior to judging interviews (4:30-5:30 p.m.) and check for any safety or Scientific Review Committee (SRC) violations so that they can be addressed in time.
Exhibits will be open to the public on Saturday morning (Feb. 20th 9:00 a.m.) and awards ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Participation entry fee per students will be $10.00
Please click on Science Fair Schedule to view this year's NEW schedule
For more details regarding the Arkansas Valley Regional Science Fair [ Click Here ].
Below you will find additional general information.
For a summary of submission deadlines [Click Here]
Updated September 2009
These web pages provide information for students planning science fair projects, science teacher sponsors, parents or guardians and school administrators regarding the Arkansas Valley Regional Science, AVRSF. The AVRSF is a nonprofit and all volunteer operation. For additional information or inquiries not addressed on these web pages please contact Dr. Aaron O. Reyes (Professor of Chemistry and Geology at Otero Junior College, OJC 719-384-6845), director of the AVRSF or Scientific Review Committee (SRC) Chair Dr. Joel Gray (Chair of Math/Sciences Department at OJC 719-384-6892). All of the judges for the fair are all La Junta area professionals, OJC faculty, and a few K-12 area science teachers who are not sponsoring science fair participants. These individuals volunteer their time and expertise and are an essential component to the fair's success. The judges decisions are final and not open for discussion or disclosure. Also, keep in mind that science fair participants will not receive an award by default. Placement awards are earned based on the individuals project's merit.
School districts located in Crowley, Huerfano, Las Animas, and Otero counties are invited to participate at AVRSF.
More details relating to our affiliations with CSEF and ISEF can be found in the AVRSF web page. It is very important that you thoroughly read the information in the opening paragraph of the Starting a Project page.
Arkansas Valley Regional 
Aaron Reyes, Ph.D
