Welcome To The Ritchey Science Fair
SAVE THE DATE: March 17 & 19, 2027
The Weber State University Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair (RSEF) is a regional science fair for middle and high school students in Northern Utah. At a regional fair, students compete against students from other schools in their region, with a select few advancing to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair where they compete for more than $5 million in awards.
*Ritchey SEF Service Area includes all 6-12th grade students in the Box Elder, Cache, Daggett, Duchesne, Logan, Morgan, North Summit, Ogden, Rich, and South Summit school districts, as well as charter, private (except St. Olaf and St. Joseph) and home schools in Davis and Weber. If you are a student outside of this service area, please refer to this website to find your fair.
Learn More About RSEF
2026 Awards Ceremony
STUDENTS
Find out what you need to know about project rules, how to register, and tips to help your science fair project stand out.
TEACHERS
Explore resources, timelines, and helpful materials designed to support students throughout their projects.
JUDGES
Learn about our judging criteria, training sessions, and how to volunteer as a fair judge.
PARENTS
Discover what to expect at the fair and how you can support your child's scientific journey.
March 17 - Ritchey Science And Engineering Fair
Venue: Dee Events Center
4444 Event Center Drive
Ogden, UT 84408
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
March 19 - Awards Ceremony
Venue: Browning Center
3950 West Campus
Ogden, UT 84408
Time: 6:00 - 8:00
Registration
Participant Registration Begins: February 1st, 2027
Participant Registration Ends: March 1st, 2027
Registration Fee: $15
If your school is paying for all students by check, please send an email message to sciencefair@weber.edu for payment instructions and deadlines. Teachers must register before students do! When the student goes to register, they will be asked to select their teacher from a dropdown menu. If the teacher has not registered, it will prevent the student from registering.
Teacher Registration
Student Registration
If your school does not hold a fair or if you have any questions, contact sciencefair@weber.edu.
