About
Prioritizing independent STEM learning for students
Each year thousands of students in Massachusetts experience the professional practices of working scientists and engineers through the development of independent research projects. MSEF supports the students and their teachers with a portfolio of tools (webinars, handbooks, volunteers, etc.) that facilitate and enhance their research. Through the process students hone their critical thinking skills, learn through both successes and failure, and help solve local and global challenges. The Fair is the showcase, celebrating both the journey and the project completion.
Advancing science and engineering literacy since 1949, the Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair (MSEF) was founded by the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, MIT professors, and a group of pioneering K-12 science educators.
MSEF is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
View our 2024 Impact Report here.
Our Mission and Vision
We develop future thought leaders through experiences in science and engineering practices using well-proven programs and novel approaches that empower students and educators to learn in and beyond the classroom.
We see a future where every student is empowered through learning in science and engineering practices.
“The intelligence, excellence, creativity, and vision my mentee displayed while working on his science fair entry was tremendously energizing for me—the future is in very capable hands.”
Our Staff
Contact MSEF staff here.
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Chair
Daniel Leibholz, Analog Devices
Vice Chairs
Pooja Shukla Devendran, NovoLux
Treasurer
Jeffrey Singer, Corporate Director
Clerk
Anne Ludes, Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science
Members-At-Large
Nicole Barkley, Merck
Laurie Giandomenico, MITRE
Jennifer Hanselman, Clark University
Aaron Johnson, Cabot Corporation
Eddie Moreno, CAMP4 Therapeutics Corp.