Department of Defense (DoD) STEM Leadership Prize
Junior Division
Award Number: 1
This prize acknowledges the middle school student or team that demonstrates excellence in STEM, as well as the problem-solving skills and determination to overcome challenges throughout the research project. This award is only offered at regional science fairs with a military presence. Only 30 fairs in the US can offer this award out of over 300.
$100.00,Certificate
U.S. Air Force 1 of 2
Junior Division
Award Number: 2
This award is given in any area of science and engineering for two projects.
Certificate,gifts to be announced
U.S. Air Force 2 of 2
Junior Division
Award Number: 3
This award is given in any area of science and engineering for two projects.
Certificate,gifts to be announced
U.S. Air 1 of 2
Senior Division
Award Number: 4
This award is given in any area of science and engineering for two projects.
Certificate,gifts to be announced
U.S. Air Force 2 of 2
Senior Division
Award Number: 5
This award is given in any area of science and engineering for two projects.
Certificate,gifts to be announced
U.S. Navy Office of Research 1 of 2
Junior Division
Award Number: 6
Two junior awards will be provided.
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U.S. Navy Office of Research 2 of 2
Junior Division
Award Number: 7
Two junior awards will be provided.
$,Certificate,Medal
U.S. Navy Office of Research 1 of 3
Senior Division
Award Number: 8
Three awards are provided in the disciplines of science and engineering.
Certificate,gifts to be announced
U.S. Navy Office of Research 2 of 3
Senior Division
Award Number: 9
Three awards are provided in the disciplines of science and engineering.
Certificate,gifts to be announced
U.S. Navy Office of Research 3 of 3
Senior Division
Award Number: 10
Three awards are provided in the disciplines of science and engineering.
Certificate,gifts to be announced
American Society for Microbiology, Eastern New York Branch
Junior Division
Award Number: 11
This award is given to one project that involves research related to microbiology.
$50.00,Certificate
American Society for Microbiology, Eastern New York Branch
Senior Division
Award Number: 12
This award is given to one project that involves research related to microbiology.
$100.00,Certificate
Brown League Sports Science Award
Senior Division
Award Number: 13
The award is presented to the project that uses a scientific approach to further an understanding or improve the performance of a sports-related phenomena. It is in memory of John Stasenko who first initiated this award.
$50.00 Amazon card,Certificate
Cullen Blake and Deena Mousa Excellence in Science Award
Junior Division
Award Number: 14
This award is given to a student who demonstrates both a love of science and the skill for doing science.
$100.00,Certificate
Curia Global: Passion for Scientific Endeavors Award
Junior Division
Award Number: 15
This award goes to individual(s) who demonstrate a passion for scientific discovery and excellence as exemplified in the area(s) of chemistry, materials, environmental or medicinal applications.
$100.00,Certificate
Curia Global: Passion for Scientific Endeavors Award
Senior Division
Award Number: 16
This award goes to individual(s) who demonstrate a passion for scientific discovery and excellence as exemplified in the area(s) of chemistry, materials, environmental or medicinal applications.
$150.00,Certificate
Dudley Observatory Award
Senior Division
Award Number: 18
The Dudley Observatory offers an award for a project in astronomy or space science. It is given in memory of Sam Wait, past president.
$100.00,Certificate
GCRSEF Computer Science Award
Senior Division
Award Number: 19
The GCRSEF Excellence in Computer Science Award for a project that demonstrates innovative use of computer programs to address an important problem facing society.
$200.00,Certificate
Linda Austin DNA Science and Technology Award
Senior Division
Award Number: 20
This award is offered for research in DNA science and technology. It is in memory of Linda Austin who brought DNA Science and Technology to many, many schools in the Capital Region.
$100.00,Certificate
Momentive Performance Materials
Junior Division
Award Number: 21
This award is for a project that demonstrates the innovative use of synthetic chemicals to improve the environment and/or quality of life.
$50.00,Certificate
Momentive Performance Materials:
Senior Division
Award Number: 22
This award is for a project that demonstrates the innovative use of synthetic chemicals to improve the environment and/or quality of life.
$100.00,Certificate
National Association of Biology Teachers
Junior Division
Award Number: 23
This award is given an outstanding project in the life sciences.
$50.00,Certificate
National Association of Biology Teachers
Senior Division
Award Number: 24
This award is given an outstanding project in the life sciences.
$75.00,Certificate
National Grid Award for Energy and the Environment
Junior Division
Award Number: 25
The award is presented to individual(s) with a research project/exhibit that includes consideration and/or achievement in energy reduction, sustainability or reduced impact to the environment.
$50.00,Certificate
National Grid Award for Energy and the Environment
Senior Division
Award Number: 26
The award is presented to individual(s) with a research project/exhibit that includes consideration and/or achievement in energy reduction, sustainability or reduced impact to the environment.
$100.00,Certificate
Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation Award in Memory of Jane Golub
Junior Division
Award Number: 27
This award is for a project in nutrition that promotes good health.
$50.00,Certificate
Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation Award in Memory of Jane Golub
Senior Division
Award Number: 28
This award is for a project in nutrition that promotes good health.
$100.00,Certificate
Regeneron George Yancopoulos Award
Junior Division
Award Number: 29
Awarded to the project that demonstrates the most creativity in improving or identifying health issues in an individual.
$250.00,Certificate
Regeneron George Yancopoulos Award
Senior Division
Award Number: 30
Awarded to the project that demonstrates the most creativity in improving or identifying health issues in an individual.
$750.00,Certificate
SI Group Smart Chemistry Award
Junior Division
Award Number: 31
This award will be presented to a project that demonstrates ingenuity in utilizing chemistry to promote environmental sustainability.
$100.00,Certificate
SI Group Smart Chemistry Award
Senior Division
Award Number: 32
This award will be presented to a project that demonstrates ingenuity in utilizing chemistry to promote environmental sustainability.
Certificate,iPad Mini
STANYS: Eleanor Miller Reed Science Research Award
Junior Division
Award Number: 33
This award is given to a project that “captures the spirit of science research.”
$50.00,Certificate
STANYS: Eleanor Miller Reed Science Research Award
Senior Division
Award Number: 34
This award is given to a project that “captures the spirit of science research.”
$100.00,Certificate
UAlbany CNSE Design for Society Award
Senior Division
Award Number: 35
This award is to a project that demonstrates a creative use of engineering or computer science to address a problem identified in cooperation with community or industry partners.
$100 gift card,Certificate
Walter Eppenstein Physics /Astronomy Award
Senior Division
Award Number: 36
This award is for an outstanding physics or astronomy project. It is in memory of Professor Walter Eppenstein, who brought this science fair to Rensselaer.
$75.00
American Psychological Association (APA)
Senior Division
Award Number: 37
This award recognizes outstanding research in psychology under the category of behavioral and social sciences or any category related to psychology (e.g., animal sciences, biochemistry, computer science, environmental science, mathematical science, medicine and health).
one-year APA membership and subscription to APA Magazine.
Association for Women Geoscientists
Junior Division
Award Number: 38
This award is offered to female students. Teams with at least one female are also eligible. These projects should exemplify high standards of innovativeness and scientific excellence in the geosciences. Special consideration will be given to projects that increase the public awareness of geosciences, illustrate the interdisciplinary nature of the geosciences, or promote the sensitivity to Earth as a global system.
Certificate,honorary membership
Lemelson Early Inventor Prize
Junior Division
Award Number: 39
This award is offered to an individual or team who: (1) Demonstrates problem-solving by
identifying a critical problem; (2) Applies empathy and STEM knowledge to find a practical solution; (3) Displays entrepreneurial thinking by developing a tangible invention; (4) Ideally exemplifies environmentally-responsible thinking in their research and creation of the project.
$100.00,Certificate
NASA Earth System Science Award
Senior Division
Award Number: 40
This is for a project exhibiting a clear and focused purpose on Earth System Science that is testable using the science process. Founded in 1958 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, NASA’s mission is to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research, answering basic questions like: What’s out there in space? How do we get there? What will we find?
Certificate,Invitation to webinar
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) “Taking the Pulse of the Planet” Award
Senior Division
Award Number: 41
This award goes to research that emphasizes NOAA’s mission of science, service and stewardship in climate, weather, ocean and coastal sciences.
Certificate,Invitation to webinar
Regeneron Biomedical Science Award
Senior Division
Award Number: 42
This award is offered to a project in one of the following categories: Biochemistry, Biomedical & Molecular Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Computational Biology & Bioinformatics, Microbiology and Translational Medical Science
The research has all or some of these attributes: (1) Lead with Science: Demonstrate command of and passion for science, (2) Take on Big Ideas: Exemplify traits of a driven thinker, (3) Make it Happen: Demonstrate flexibility and a continuous learner mindset, (4) Be Great Together: Embodies traits of an inspiring leader, (5) Do What’s Right: Embody a drive to use science for good.
$375.00,Certificate
Regional Ricoh Sustainable Development Award
Senior Division
Award Number: 43
This award recognizes projects that demonstrate outstanding efforts in addressing issues of environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
Certificate
USAID From the American People
Senior Division
Award Number: 45
This award is given to a humanitarian project that holds the potential to improve lives around the world. It addresses health and environmental problems facing the world such as clean water, sustainable food, energy production, climate change and health.
Certificate
Yale Science and Engineering Association Inc.
Senior Division
Award Number: 46
This award is given to the most outstanding 11th grade student exhibiting in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics. If no 11th grade meets the criteria then it may be awarded to a 10th or 12th grader. (team or individual).
Certificate,Medal
U.S. Metric Association
Junior Division
Award Number: 46.1
This award is for a student whose project involves a significant amount of quantitative measurement and which best uses the SI metric system for those measurements.
Certificate
U.S. Metric Association
Senior Division
Award Number: 46.2
This award is for a student whose project involves a significant amount of quantitative measurement and which best uses the SI metric system for those measurements.
Certificate
Third Honorable Mention
Junior Division
Award Number: 47
Third honorable mention teams split prize money.
$75.00,Certificate,Ribbon
Second Place Junior Division Honorable Mention
Junior Division
Award Number: 48
Second Place junior division honorable mention split prize money if a team.
$100.00,Certificate,Ribbon
First Honorable Mention
Junior Division
Award Number: 49
Invite to Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovator’s Challenge
$250.00,Certificate,Ribbon
Third Place
Junior Division
Award Number: 50
Third place junior division recipients are invited to participate in the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovator’s Challenge and the STANYS State Science Congress.
$250.00,Medal
Second Place Junior division award
Junior Division
Award Number: 51
A second place junior awardee is invited to the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovator’s Challenge and STANYS State Science Congress.
$500.00,Certificate
First Place
Junior Division
Award Number: 52
A first place Awardee is invited to participate in the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovator’s Challenge
$750.00,Certificate
Third Honorable Mention
Senior Division
Award Number: 53
A third honorable mention senior division awardee is invited to participate in the STANYS State Science Congress.
$100.00,Certificate,Subscription
Second Honorable Mention
Senior Division
Award Number: 54
A senior division Third honorable mention is invited to participate in the STANYS State Science Congress
$150.00,Certificate
First Honorable Mention
Senior Division
Award Number: 55
A senior division First Honorable Mention is Invited to the STANYS State Science Congress
$250.00,Certificate
Third Place
Senior Division
Award Number: 56
A third place senior division awardee is invited to participate in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.
$500.00,Certificate
Second Place
Senior Division
Award Number: 57
A second place senior division project is invited to participate in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair
$750.00
First Place
Senior Division
Award Number: 58
A first place senior division recipient is invited to participate in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.
$1000.00,Certificate
R.P.I. Scholarship
Senior Division
Award Number: 59
Given to outstanding project for grades 9-11. The Planning committee for the Fair reserves the right whether or not to offer this award.
$50,000 scholarship