Science and Mathematics Education Institute to host 5th annual science and engineering fair

The fifth annual Kansas State Regional Science and Engineering Fair will be from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, in Fort Hays State University's Memorial Union.

Students in the fourth to 12th grades will have the opportunity to interact with science and mathematics professionals. The fair is aimed at fostering an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers.

Featured projects relate to biochemistry, medicine and health, botany, chemistry, consumer science, Earth and space science, engineering, inventions, environmental science, mathematics, computer science, and zoology.

Public viewing is from noon to 1 p.m. Awards will be presented beginning at 1 p.m.

For more information, contact Dr. Paul Adams, Anschutz Professor of Education and professor of physics, at 785-628-4538 or padams@fhsu.edu.