The best and brightest young scientists from the greater Albuquerque metropolitan area will compete in the 45th Annual Northwestern New Mexico (NWNM) Regional Science & Engineering Fair on Friday and Saturday, March 19-20, 2004, at Johnson Center on the campus of the University of New Mexico.
The schedule includes a science teacher and invitation only VIP reception/tour Friday, March 19, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., and a public open house Saturday, March 20, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Almost 1,000 middle and high school students will exhibit their science fair projects and compete for nearly $50,000 in prizes and scholarships.
“The NWNM Regional Science & Engineering Fair is a great opportunity to see the positive side of New Mexico’s youth, encourage younger children to participate in science, math, engineering and or technology education, and to celebrate the incredible efforts the participants have put forth in order to qualify and participate in the NWNM Regional Science & Engineering Fair,” said Karen Kinsman, director of the fair.
Visitors attending the open houses will also be able to visit special interest corporate booth displays from the UNM School of Medicine – Department of Neurosciences, Native Plant Society, Sandia National Laboratories, UNM Outreach Services, Celebra la Ciencia, UNM College of Education, UNM College of Nursing, UNM College of Arts & Sciences, Summer Science Camps/Camp Invention, UNM School of Engineering, Usborne Books, Scientific Applications International Corporation (SAIC), Hobsons and more.
For more information contact the NWNM Regional Science & Engineering Fair office at (505) 277-4916.
Contact: Steve Carr (505) 277-1821