The West Virginia Science and Engineering Fair (WVSEF) will be held on March 10, 2025, at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. The fair acts as an entry point for WV high school students to qualify for the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Middle school students can qualify for the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge and the Lemelson Early Inventor Prize.
Fair Schedule
- 8:00 a.m. – Project Setup (Grand Hall South)
- 9:30 a.m. – Opening Assembly (Grand Hall North)
- 9:50 a.m. – Logistics Overview
- 10 a.m. – Judging (Grand Hall South)
- 12 p.m. – Lunch (on your own)
- 1 p.m. – Judging, continued (Grand Hall South)
- 4:30 p.m. – Public Viewing of Projects (Grand Hall South)
- 5:15 p.m. – Students may remove projects from Grand Hall South
- 5:30 p.m. – Awards Ceremony (Grand Hall North)
Lodging
Embassy Suites Hotel by Hilton
300 Court Street
Charleston, WV 25301
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The Embassy Suites Hotel has reserved a block of rooms at the rate of $149.00.
To reserve a suite at the group rate, make your reservation by February 7, 2025. Details on how to book are provided below:
- Calling 1-800-EMBASSY or 304-347-8700 – remember to provide the Group code 935 when making your reservation, or
- Visit the West Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair page provided by Embassy Suites specific to this event. You must use the 3-digit code 935 when making reservations to receive the discounted rate.
The Embassy Suites website details points of interest in the Charleston area.
Additional Information about your stay:
- Check-In time is 4:00 PM and Check-Out time is 11:00 AM.
- Requests for early arrival, late departure, room type or floor assignments cannot be guaranteed.
- Reservations must be cancelled the day prior to arrival to avoid charges.
- The complimentary breakfast is available Weekdays 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM and Weekends 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM. The breakfast includes a made-to-order omelet station along with your favorite breakfast items.
- Join us for the Manager’s Reception from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM each evening. This includes complimentary cocktails, nonalcoholic beverages, hors d’oeuvres and light snacks.
- Embassy Suites offers a shuttle to and from Yeager Airport for a fee of $5.00, and within a 5 mile radius of the hotel a $5.00 Fee.
- Also available is an indoor pool and exercise facility and a 24-hour business center.
Science Fair Results
Upcoming Science Fairs
- March 9, 2026
- March 8, 2027
- March 6, 2028
- March 5, 2029