| Display Rules |
New Hampshire
Science and Engineering Exposition
Science and Engineering Exposition
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Maximum width 4 feet (122 cm)
Maximum depth 2.5 feet (76 cm)
Maximum height 6.5 feet (198 cm) (table)
9 feet (274 cm) (floor)
2. (a) Projects displayed on tables (the preferred standard) may extend no more than
6.5 feet above the surface of the table. Projects which require floor access may be
no more than 9 feet tall. Projects with floor displays will be placed out of numerical
sequence and possibly away from other projects in the same subject category.
(b) All projects must fit within these prescribed space limitations. This includes
elements of the project that may extend or protrude. Displays which are admitted, but
are later augmented to exceed the space limitations will be disqualified until brought
into conformance.
3. Students must be present at their display during the judging period or the project will
not be judged. For team projects, a minimum of one-half of the authors must be
present before judging will be allowed.
4. The student's original laboratory notebook must be present for inspection during
judging. However, it is advised that this notebook be on display only during the
actual judging period.
5. Display Safety Concerns:
- All project displays must adhere to all local, state, and federal laws for public
safety. Lasers must be appropriately shielded. Projects must sustain their own
weight.
- No hazardous materials may be exhibited at the project display. This includes, but
is not limited to, acids, unsecured glassware, mercury (including glass
thermometers), hazardous microbes, carcinogenic and radioactive materials, open
flames, and unsealed foodstuffs which may attract pests. For these items, the
substitution of illustrations or photographs is encouraged. Materials in violation of
this rule will be marked and must be removed by the participant before judging will
be allowed. The judgment of the Directors of Judging is the final authority on
permissible materials.
- The NHSEE will disqualify any project deemed unsafe.
6. Displays may not contain any living organism. This prohibition includes all animals,
plants, and studied collections of microscopic life forms such as bacteria, fungi, and
molds. The display of preserved animals is not permitted. Projects may not display
photographs of procedures detrimental to the health and well being of vertebrate
animals. Photographs of surgical procedures may not be exhibited.
7. Projects requesting electrical power will be provided with one 110 volt outlet. You
must bring your own UL approved three prong grounded extension cord. The
Science Fair does not provide extension cords. No gas or water outlets are
provided.
8. All projects must clearly distinguish between the work of the student participant and
the work of others. Students participating in a research opportunity in industry, a
university, hospital, or institution other than their school, must display only their
research. Students must clearly specify the assistance received and the role and
contributions of others in the project. It is required that such projects be
accompanied by a letter from the principal research director indicating the level of
his/her involvement in the student project. This letter should be included in the
project notebook.
9. Awards won in previous competitions may not be displayed or announced.
10. Participants are not permitted to distribute any items to the judges.
IMPORTANT:
LOSS OR DAMAGE Valuable equipment, such as computers, may be part of the
display only if the student participant accepts full responsibility. It is advised that
valuable materials (e.g. computers, research notebook) be on display only during the
actual judging period. Although precautionary security service will be provided, the
NHSEE assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to any project or project part.
Exhibitors must exercise care in protecting equipment. It is advisable to have an extra
copy of notebooks and all printed materials.
Maximum depth 2.5 feet (76 cm)
Maximum height 6.5 feet (198 cm) (table)
9 feet (274 cm) (floor)
2. (a) Projects displayed on tables (the preferred standard) may extend no more than
6.5 feet above the surface of the table. Projects which require floor access may be
no more than 9 feet tall. Projects with floor displays will be placed out of numerical
sequence and possibly away from other projects in the same subject category.
(b) All projects must fit within these prescribed space limitations. This includes
elements of the project that may extend or protrude. Displays which are admitted, but
are later augmented to exceed the space limitations will be disqualified until brought
into conformance.
3. Students must be present at their display during the judging period or the project will
not be judged. For team projects, a minimum of one-half of the authors must be
present before judging will be allowed.
4. The student's original laboratory notebook must be present for inspection during
judging. However, it is advised that this notebook be on display only during the
actual judging period.
5. Display Safety Concerns:
- All project displays must adhere to all local, state, and federal laws for public
safety. Lasers must be appropriately shielded. Projects must sustain their own
weight.
- No hazardous materials may be exhibited at the project display. This includes, but
is not limited to, acids, unsecured glassware, mercury (including glass
thermometers), hazardous microbes, carcinogenic and radioactive materials, open
flames, and unsealed foodstuffs which may attract pests. For these items, the
substitution of illustrations or photographs is encouraged. Materials in violation of
this rule will be marked and must be removed by the participant before judging will
be allowed. The judgment of the Directors of Judging is the final authority on
permissible materials.
- The NHSEE will disqualify any project deemed unsafe.
6. Displays may not contain any living organism. This prohibition includes all animals,
plants, and studied collections of microscopic life forms such as bacteria, fungi, and
molds. The display of preserved animals is not permitted. Projects may not display
photographs of procedures detrimental to the health and well being of vertebrate
animals. Photographs of surgical procedures may not be exhibited.
7. Projects requesting electrical power will be provided with one 110 volt outlet. You
must bring your own UL approved three prong grounded extension cord. The
Science Fair does not provide extension cords. No gas or water outlets are
provided.
8. All projects must clearly distinguish between the work of the student participant and
the work of others. Students participating in a research opportunity in industry, a
university, hospital, or institution other than their school, must display only their
research. Students must clearly specify the assistance received and the role and
contributions of others in the project. It is required that such projects be
accompanied by a letter from the principal research director indicating the level of
his/her involvement in the student project. This letter should be included in the
project notebook.
9. Awards won in previous competitions may not be displayed or announced.
10. Participants are not permitted to distribute any items to the judges.
IMPORTANT:
LOSS OR DAMAGE Valuable equipment, such as computers, may be part of the
display only if the student participant accepts full responsibility. It is advised that
valuable materials (e.g. computers, research notebook) be on display only during the
actual judging period. Although precautionary security service will be provided, the
NHSEE assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to any project or project part.
Exhibitors must exercise care in protecting equipment. It is advisable to have an extra
copy of notebooks and all printed materials.