Terra North Jersey STEM Fair
"Where creativity of NJ students is celebrated"
Celebrating 10 years
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Terra North Jersey STEM Fair

Let's build a better future together

The TNJSF, a STEM fair serving for students in Bergen (except Bergen County Academies), Essex, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union and Warren counties, advances students to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering (ISEF) and GENIUS Olympiad. The mission of the TNJSF is to support, encourage, and recognize student involvement in scientific research and engineering design. We believe students can only truly appreciate the creative nature of the process if they have actually experienced it themselves.

SCHEDULE

  • Prior Approval

    Entry Deadline

    December 1, 2026

     Deadline for US/EU fairs is April 18.

    Email [email protected]

  • Research and Engineering Design Entry Deadlines

    December 1, 2026

    Projects with assistance from an RRI or professional scientist/engineer
                                –AND–
    started before November 1, 2026.
    This applies to onsite and remote mentoring.

    February 1, 2027

    All other projects.

    Check full list of finalists

    GENIUS finalist status can be checked in the application system

  • Topic Presentation

    Entry Deadline

    February 22, 2027

  • Fair Day

    March 2027

    Location: TBD

  • Request Visa Letters

    March 27 - May 1

    Payment must be made before visa letters can be requested.

  • ISEF Finals

    May 8–14, 2027

    Los Angeles, CA

    societyforscience.org/isef

  • GENIUS Olympiad

    June 7–12, 2027

    Rochester, NY

    geniusolympiad.org

Fair portal

Cancelled for 2022

What, Why & How

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Eligibility & Rules

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GENERAL Information

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Awards

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Awardees

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Schools

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Host and Affiliates

Fair by Numbers (annual)

Proudly providing opportunities for students and educators in NJ.

250+K

Students

210+

Projects

110+

Judges

4K

ISEF Awards

2K

GENIUS Awards

Terra STEM Fairs

Future forward: Think beyond today!

 Terra STEM Fairs play a key role in 40 counties in NY, NJ, and PA, including five NYC boroughs, as we strive to create a world that draws upon the potential of every person to make a positive difference in the world. Terra works tirelessly to meet the educational needs of the underserved and under-represented, including women in STEM. While ISEF- affiliated Terra STEM fairs provide international experience for students, Terra has following programs which is open to all students around the world:  International GENIUS Olympiad (a high school environment focused  project based with STEM, Art, Short Film, Creative Writing, Music, Business, Robotics),  International Journal of High School Research, and Bahamas Marine Ecology Research for High School Students. Terra Science and Education strives to make a better future for all people through outreach, grants, scholarships, engagement, science, and education. 

"dedicated to support education and innovation since 2011" 

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