Welcome to the Montana State Science Fair Website!
2012 Ribbon Report
2012 Awards Presentation
The 57th Annual Montana Science Fair is quickly approaching, and will once again be held at the University of Montana’s Adams Center. Last year, over 600 students from across Montana showcased their mastery of the scientific method, and a few exceptional students were even chosen to represent Montana in the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), held in Los Angeles.
This year, the Montana State Science Fair is excited to welcome two new directors to our team, Dr. Earle Adams and Dr. Tony Ward. Dr. Adams received his PhD from Montana State University before joining the University of Montana as a research professor in chemistry. Dr. Ward earned his PhD from the University of Montana before joining the Center for Environmental Health Sciences. Both directors are actively researching air quality and environmental health concerns present in Montana, and are excited to experience their first fair!
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| Dr. Earle Adams | Dr. Tony Ward |
As in previous years, all participants will receive a ribbon and t-shirt. Additionally, four students will be chosen to represent Montana at ISEF (all expenses paid), which is in Pittsburgh this year. This year, our shirt theme reflects Dr. Garon “G-Whiz” Smith’s presentation at last year’s awards ceremony concerning the feasibility of bees as dangerous material identifiers.

Students and teachers can find all necessary paperwork, deadlines, restrictions, ISEF guidelines, and a schedule of events at our website as well. Any questions can be directed to (406) 243-2883 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Montana Science Fair is affiliated with the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) . The grand award winners from The Montana Science Fair and Montana's regional fairs go on to compete at ISEF in a different U.S. city each year. ISEF is administered by Science Service, whose headquarters are in Washington D.C.


Department of Computer Science
Social Science Building, Room 401
The University of Montana-Missoula 32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812
(406)243-2883


