Arizona Science & Engineering Fair

📣 K–12 Educators & School Leaders: Don’t miss your chance to be a part of CSPD Week 2026!

Join educators from across Arizona for three days of high-quality computer science professional development designed to inspire, connect, and prepare you for the upcoming school year.

📅 June 23–25
🎟️ $50 CSTA Members | $75 Non-Members
📍 Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ

Hosted by CSTA-Arizona in partnership with the Arizona Department of Education, Arizona Science Center, Grand Canyon University, and the Computer Science Teachers Association Arizona Chapter, CSPD Week 2026 offers engaging sessions for participants to develop their skills with computational thinking, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and robotics 💻 🤖 📊

✨ Sessions align with the CSTA Standards for Computer Science Educators and can be applied toward the Arizona CS Endorsement.

Invest in your professional growth and bring innovative computer science learning opportunities back to your students next school year ➡️ https://bit.ly/4tLSucX

🌟 Congratulations to Arizona’s Award Winners at the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair 🌟

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of Arizona students who competed on the world stage at this year’s Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix!

Please join us in recognizing these outstanding innovators and researchers for their hard work, creativity, and dedication to scientific discovery:

🏆 Amaira Srivastava
- Foresight Existential Hope Award
- Society for Science Alumni Award
- 3rd Place | Behavioral Sciences

🏆 Athulya Rajesh
- ASU Full Scholarship
- 3rd Place | Chemistry

🏆 Rahul Madhu
- ASU Full Scholarship
- 3rd Place | Materials Science

🏆 Nikhil Puttamraju
- ASU Full Scholarship

🏆 Baoya Fan
- 3rd Place | Biomedical Engineering

🏆 Jeel Changela
- 4th Place | Plant Sciences

🏆 Kinsley Torres
- Non-Trivial Ventures Special Award

These students represented Arizona with excellence, curiosity, and innovation among more than 1,700 young scientists, engineers, and inventors from around the globe. Their accomplishments reflect the bright future of STEM and the power of student-driven discovery 👏🔬

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate our outstanding students from the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair who represented Arizona on the global stage last week at the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair!

Held right here in downtown Phoenix at the Phoenix Convention Center, this year’s competition brought together more than 1,700 young scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and inventors from around the world for an unforgettable week of innovation, collaboration, and discovery.

These students represent the curiosity, dedication, and future-forward thinking that make Arizona’s STEM community so strong. Congratulations to all competitors for their hard work, passion, and commitment to advancing science!

Join us in celebrating these remarkable young innovators 👏🔬✨

Educators, are you looking for ways to bring computer science into your classroom? 💻

Join us for Computer Science Connections: Coding Interactive Maps, a virtual workshop designed to help educators integrate computer science into core academic content!

📅 May 26 | 4:00 p.m.

Coding Interactive Maps provides an opportunity for students to combine computer science concepts with geography content to develop a deeper understanding of both subjects and see their connections!

Make learning more connected, meaningful, and accessible for all learners. Register now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4uSjs3J

Want to experience the scientific process the way your students should? 📚📝

Grade 5-12 Educators—join us for a two-day professional development workshop that immerses you in authentic field-based observation and data collection, followed by guided classroom practice in transforming those observations into rigorous, student-driven research projects.

📅 June 25-26
📍Arizona Western College | Parker, AZ

Participants learn how to mentor experimental design, testing strategies, and data interpretation while staying fully aligned with science fair rules, ethics, and required documentation—leaving with practical tools and confidence to support high-quality student research from initial curiosity through formal presentation.

🌟 Free for Title I participants! Hotel accommodations will be provided for accepted Title 1 participants who live more than 50 miles from Arizona Western College.

Confidently bring authentic data collection and research into your classroom!

Register today using the links below:
🎟️ Title 1 Participants ➡️ https://bit.ly/3QLs5yg
🎟️ Non-Title 1 Participants ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dofIRp

🌟 Reminder: Applications are OPEN for the 2026–2027 Teen Advisory Board!

Teens ages 15-18, this is your chance to help shape the future of science in our community. The Teen Advisory Board plays an important role in helping Science Center staff and community partners better connect with teen and young adult audiences.

Members collaborate through subcommittees to develop ideas, test concepts, and contribute to programs, exhibits, and experiences that inspire curiosity and innovation 🔬🔍

This is more than a volunteer opportunity — it’s a chance to become a voice for your generation and help empower tomorrow’s leaders!

📅 Don’t wait — submissions close May 16, 2026!

Learn more and apply now by visiting https://bit.ly/41YdEJs.

Applications are ✨ OPEN ✨ for Arizona Science Center's 2026-2027 Teen Advisory Board

As a Teen Advisory Board Member, you’ll collaborate with peers and professionals to develop programs, test new ideas, and bring fresh perspectives to exhibits and events—all while building leadership, teamwork, and STEM skills.

Open to high school students ages 15–18, this is your chance to make an impact, connect with STEM professionals, and help shape the future of science experiences for teens in our communities!

Applications close May 16—learn more and apply TODAY ➡️ https://www.azscience.org/learn/students/teens/teen-advisory-board/

Learn how to live an eco-friendly life—Join Arizona Science Center for Sustainability Fest 2026 taking place THIS Saturday, April 25 🌎✨

Guests will explore topics like water conservation, nature observation, composting, recycling and more through hands-on activities, live demonstrations and conversations with local experts and community partners.

Whether you're passionate about environmental science, interested in citizen science, or simply looking for practical ways to reduce your environmental impact, Sustainability Fest offers engaging experiences for learners of all ages 🌿

Let’s celebrate innovation, discovery and the power of STEM to build a greener future. We hope to see you there ➡️ https://bit.ly/4mgjMGp

✨ All Sustainability Fest activities are included FREE with admission. Children under 3 are always FREE. Sustainability Fest is generously supported by SRP.

Aritro Chatterjee, Aariya Udhayasankar & Liam Whelan | Paradise Valley High School | Technology Enhances the Arts

Congratulations to Aritro Chatterjee, Aariya Udhayasankar, and Liam Whelan for their impressive achievement at the 2026 Arizona Science & Engineering Fair!

Their project, Cadenza: Promoting Effective, Data-Driven Practice Strategies for Musicians, brings innovation to music education by giving musicians immediate, precise, and actionable feedback on intonation and rhythm.

By integrating essential practice tools like audio playback, recording, a tuner, metronome, and session tracking, Cadenza empowers musicians to practice smarter and more efficiently while keeping their data secure.

Their work highlights how technology can enhance learning, support skill development, and make music practice both measurable and effective 🎵✨

Join us in wishing them luck on their journey to ISEF!