First Honorable Mention

Grand Prize – Senior Division

Certificate, ribbon, invitation to STANYS State Science Congress, $250; teams split the prize money.

Prize:Certificate, $250.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

First Place

Grand Prize – Senior Division

Certificate, gold medal, invitation to the ISEF, $1000 from RPI School of Science; teams split the prize money.

Prize:Certificate, $1000.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Price Chopper Award For Excellence in Food and Nutrition in Sports

Grand Prize – Senior Division

This award goes to the individual or team with the best project exemplifying… lorem ipsem dolor

Prize:Certificate, $500, Market 32

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Second Honorable Mention

Grand Prize – Senior Division

Certificate, ribbon, invitation to STANYS State Science Congress, $150; teams split the prize money.

Prize:Certificate, $150.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Second Place

Grand Prize – Senior Division

Certificate, silver medal, invitation to Regeneron ISEF, $750 from RPI School of Science; teams split the prize money.

Prize:Certificate, $750.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Third Honorable Mention

Grand Prize – Senior Division

Certificate, ribbon, invitation to STANYS State Science Congress, $100.00; teams split the prize money.

Prize:Certificate, $100.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Third Place

Grand Prize – Senior Division

Certificate, bronze medal, invitation to Regeneron ISEF, $500 from RPI School of Science; teams split the prize money.

Prize:Certificate, $500.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

American Psychological Association (APA)

ISEF Award – Senior Division

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).
Senior Division Award: Certificate, one-year APA membership and subscription to APA Magazine.

Prize:Certificate, one-year APA membership and subscription to APA Magazine.

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

NASA Earth System Science Award

ISEF Award – Senior Division

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?

Prize:Certificate

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) “Taking the Pulse of the Planet” Award

ISEF Award – Senior Division

This award goes to research that emphasizes NOAA’s mission of science, service and stewardship in climate, weather, ocean and coastal sciences.

Prize:Certificate, Subscription, invitation to a webinar

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Regeneron Biomedical Science Award

ISEF Award – Senior Division

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.

Prize:Certificate, $350.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Regional Ricoh Sustainable Development Award

ISEF Award – Senior Division

This award recognizes projects that demonstrate outstanding efforts in addressing issues of environmental responsibility and sustainable development.

Prize:Certificate

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Society for In Vitro Biology

ISEF Award – Senior Division

To be awarded to most outstanding 11th grade student exhibiting in the areas of plant or animal in vitro biology or tissue. If there are no 11th graders available for award, it can be offered in other senior division grades.

Prize:Certificate, membership in SIVB

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP

ISEF Award – Senior Division

This is for the best projects related to water quality, water resource management, water protection, water treatment or wastewater treatment. Up to three awards may be given. Up to three awardees may register to compete in the State competition by April 15th. Ten finalists at the Regeneron International Fair will receive an all expense trip to Stockholm, Sweden where they will represent the United States to compete in the International Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition. Each winner must complete the online form to compete at the higher level.

Prize:Certificate, Compete in State Competition

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

The 2022 National Geographic Society…That’s Geography! – Cultivating Empathy for the Earth Award

ISEF Award – Senior Division

The award-winning project will:
• Focus on issues of oceans, land, wildlife, human history & cultures, and human ingenuity
• Brings geographic concepts and skills to life in new, non-traditional ways
• Target underrepresented communities
• Have potential for scale
• Bring innovation to the space and place

Prize:Certificate, $100.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

U.S. Air Force

ISEF Award – Senior Division

This award is given in any area of science and engineering for up to two senior awards

Prize:Certificate, gifts to be announced

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

U.S. Metric Association

ISEF Award – Senior Division

This is for a student whose project involves a significant amount of quantitative measurement and which best uses the SI metric system for those measurements.

Prize:Certificate

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

U.S. Navy Office of Research

ISEF Award – Senior Division

Three senior awards provided in any area of science and engineering.

Prize:Certificate, Medal and gift

Available to Teams Projects:  No Teams Allowed

USAID From the American People

ISEF Award – Senior Division

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.

Prize:Certificate

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Yale Science and Engineering Association Inc.

ISEF Award – Senior Division

This award is given to the most outstanding 11th grade student exhibiting in the areas of Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or Chemistry.

Prize:Certificate, Medal

Available to Teams Projects:  No Teams Allowed

. R.P.I. Scholarship

Regional Award – Senior Division

Given to outstanding project for grades 9-11. The Planning committee for the Fair reserves the right whether or not to offer this award. (No teams). This is a $50,000 scholarship at $12,500/year.

Prize:$50,000 scholarship

Available to Teams Projects:  No Teams Allowed

American Society for Microbiology, Eastern New York Branch

Regional Award – Senior Division

This award is given to one project that involves research related to microbiology.

Prize:Certificate, $100.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Brown League Sports Science Award

Regional Award – Senior Division

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.

Prize:Certificate, $50.00 Amazon card

Available to Teams Projects:  No Teams Allowed

Curia Global: Passion for Scientific Endeavors Award

Regional Award – Senior Division

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.

Prize:Certificate, $150.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Dudley Observatory Award

Regional Award – Senior Division

The Dudley Observatory offers an award for a project in astronomy or space science. It is given in memory of Sam Wait, past president.

Prize:Certificate, $100.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

GCRSEF Excellence in Computer Science Award

Regional Award – Senior Division

This award is for a project that demonstrates innovative use of computer programs to address an important problem facing society.

Prize:Certificate, $200.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Linda Austin DNA Science and Technology Award

Regional Award – Senior Division

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.

Prize:Certificate, $100.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Momentive Performance Materials

Regional Award – Senior Division

This award is for a project that demonstrates the innovative use of synthetic chemicals to improve the environment and/or quality of life.

Prize:Certificate, $100.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

National Association of Biology Teachers

Regional Award – Senior Division

This award is given an outstanding project in the life sciences.

Prize:Certificate, $75.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

National Grid Award for Energy and the Environment

Regional Award – Senior Division

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.

Prize:$100.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Northeastern Nuclear Society, American Nuclear Society (NENY-ANS)

Regional Award – Senior Division

This is for one project in that involves research related to energy.

Prize:Certificate, $100.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation Award in Memory of Jane Golub

Regional Award – Senior Division

This award is for a project in nutrition that promotes good health.

Prize:Certificate, $100.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Regeneron George Yancopoulos Award

Regional Award – Senior Division

Awarded to the project that demonstrates the most creativity in improving or identifying health issues in an individual.

Prize:Certificate, $750.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Scientific American Subscription

Regional Award – Senior Division

Scientific American recognizes outstanding student research. This award goes to the six grand prize awardees in senior division only. It provides one year subscription.

Prize:Certificate, Scientific American subscriptionn

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

SI Group Smart Chemistry Award

Regional Award – Senior Division

This award will be presented to a project that demonstrates ingenuity in utilizing chemistry to promote environmental sustainability.

Prize:Certificate, mini ipad

Available to Teams Projects:  No Teams Allowed

STANYS: Eleanor Miller Reed Science Research Award

Regional Award – Senior Division

This award is given to a project that “captures the spirit of science research.”

Prize:Certificate, $100.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Walter Eppenstein Physics /Astronomy Award

Regional Award – Senior Division

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.

Prize:Certificate, $75.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

First Honorable Mention

Grand Prize – Junior Division

GCRSEF Certificate, Thermo Fisher Scientific JIC, ribbon, $150; teams split the prize money. Invitation to SSP National Thermo-Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC).

Prize:Certificate, $150.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

First Place

Grand Prize – Junior Division

GCRSEF Certificate, Thermo Fisher Scientific JIC Certificate, gold medal, $750 from RPI School of Science; teams split the prize money, invitation to STANYS State Science Congress. Invitation to SSP National Thermo-Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC).

Prize:Certificate, $750.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Second Honorable Mention

Grand Prize – Junior Division

GCRSEF Certificate, ribbon, $100; teams split the prize money.

Prize:Certificate, $100.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Second Place

Grand Prize – Junior Division

GCRSEF Certificate, Thermo Fisher Scientific JIC Certificate, silver medal, $500 from RPI School of Science; teams split the prize money, invitation to STANYS State Science Congress. Invitation to SSP National Thermo-Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC).

Prize:Certificate, $500.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Third Honorable Mention

Grand Prize – Junior Division

Award: GCRSEF

Prize:Certificate, $75.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Third Place

Grand Prize – Junior Division

GCRSEF Certificate, Thermo Fisher Scientific JIC Certificate, bronze medal, $250 from RPI School of Science; teams split the prize money, invitation to STANYS State Science Congress. Invitation to SSP National Thermo-Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC).

Prize:Certificate, $250.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

. U.S. Air Force

ISEF Award – Junior Division

This award is given in any area of science and engineering for two participants.

Prize:Certificate, TBA

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Association for Women Geoscientists

ISEF Award – Junior Division

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.

Prize:Certificate, $50.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Department of Defense (DoD) STEM Leadership Prize

ISEF Award – Junior Division

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.

Prize:Certificate, $100.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Lemelson Early Inventor Prize

ISEF Award – Junior Division

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.

Prize:Certificate, $100.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

U.S. Metric Association

ISEF Award – Junior Division

This is for a student whose project involves a significant amount of quantitative measurement and which best uses the SI metric system for those measurements.

Prize:Certificate, METRIC MEMBERSHIP

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

U.S. Navy Office of Research

ISEF Award – Junior Division

Two awards in nay area of science.

Prize:Certificate

Available to Teams Projects:  No Teams Allowed

American Society for Microbiology, Eastern New York Branch

Regional Award – Junior Division

This award is given to one project that involves research related to microbiology.

Prize:Certificate, $50.00, $

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Cullen Blake and Deena Mousa Excellence in Science Award

Regional Award – Junior Division

This award is given to a student who demonstrates both a love of science and the skill for doing science.

Prize:Certificate, $100.00, $

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Curia Global: Passion for Scientific Endeavors Award

Regional Award – Junior Division

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.

Prize:Certificate, $100.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Dudley Observatory Award

Regional Award – Junior Division

The Dudley Observatory offers an award for a project in astronomy or space science. It is given in memory of Sam Wait, past president.

Prize:Certificate, $50.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Momentive Performance Materials

Regional Award – Junior Division

This award is for a project that demonstrates the innovative use of synthetic chemicals to improve the environment and/or quality of life.

Prize:Certificate, $50.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

National Association of Biology Teachers

Regional Award – Junior Division

This award is given an outstanding project in the life sciences.

Prize:Certificate, $50.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

National Grid Award for Energy and the Environment

Regional Award – Junior Division

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.

Prize:Certificate, $50.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Northeastern Nuclear Society, American Nuclear Society (NENY-ANS)

Regional Award – Junior Division

This is for one project in that involves research related to energy

Prize:Certificate, $50.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation Award in Memory of Jane Golub

Regional Award – Junior Division

This award is for a project in nutrition that promotes good health.

Prize:Certificate, $50.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

Regeneron George Yancopoulos Award

Regional Award – Junior Division

Awarded to the project that demonstrates the most creativity in improving or identifying health issues in an individual

Prize:Certificate, $250.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

SI Group Smart Chemistry Award

Regional Award – Junior Division

This award will be presented to a project that demonstrates ingenuity in utilizing chemistry to promote environmental sustainability.

Prize:Certificate, $100.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed

STANYS: Eleanor Miller Reed Science Research Award

Regional Award – Junior Division

This award is given to a project that “captures the spirit of science research.”

Prize:Certificate, $50.00

Available to Teams Projects:  Teams Allowed