Maine State Science Fair (MSSF)

The Maine State Science Fair is a STEM competition for Maine high school students in grades 9–12 to conduct original science or engineering research and present it to STEM professionals. The fair is organized by The Jackson Laboratory and the Maine Mathematics & Science Alliance and is held in person in Maine. Registration and project deadlines are established for the 2026-27 cycle, with abstract submission and project review milestones leading up to the event.

Open to Maine high school students (grades 9–12) attending school or homeschooling in Maine, who must not be 20 years old on or before May 1 following the fair.

Registration is through STEM Wizard; the process includes project registration, parent permission for minors, and abstract submission by specified milestones.