2026 IJAS Region 12 science & engineering fair

March 21, 2026 - Southwestern Illinois College - Belleville
IJAS REGION 12
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IJAS Region 12

Science & Engineering Fair
​March 21, 2026

This science and engineering exposition will bring together the brightest grade 5-12 science and engineering minds from Southwestern Illinois. 
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We're excited to be back at Southwestern Illinois College for the third year!

Region 12 Student Registration (to be completed by the student)
Registration for 2026 must be completed by February 15, 2026. See link below.


Note that students will need to register themselves as "Students" via Zfairs using the link below and will upload a PDF of their abstract and safety form(s). Sponsors need to register first using the link below and the "Teacher" option.
Regional Fair Registration Form
Poster Session participants will need a display meeting IJAS standards plus 2 printed copies of their project packet.
​All schools participating in the fair are required to send one judge for every three projects.
​Click on the link below to register to judge.
Judging Registration Form

Tentative Schedule (check back for updates)

  • 8 AM Doors open (Enter through Door H)
  • 8:15 AM Judges' Meeting room MC1440
  • 8-9 AM Project set up in Varsity Gymnasium
    • Continental breakfast available in the cafeteria for student participants
  • 9:00 AM Welcome Announcement
  • 9 AM -12 PM Judging
    • Project Session Judging in Varsity Gymnasium 
      • Only students, judges and fair personnel are allowed in the judging area
      • Others can wait in the SWIC cafeteria
    • Paper Session Judging in MC 1360
      • Only participating students and judges will be allowed in the presentation room
  • 12ish (listen for announcements) Participants dismissed for lunch
    • Lunch
      • SWIC has generously donated box lunches (deli sandwich, two cookies, bottle of water) for all the students in the SWIC cafeteria.
      • ​Off-campus with parents/guardians
    • 12-2:30 PM Score finalization (fair staff)
    • 12:30-3:00 PM Poster Viewing for the public in the Varsity Gymnasium
      • Posters may be removed at 3:00 or after the awards ceremony
      • Trivia Contest & other activities in the gymnasium leading up to the awards ceremony​
  • 3:30 PM ​Awards Ceremony in the varsity gymnasium

Sponsors and Volunteers

This fair depends greatly on the dedication and generosity of our volunteers and sponsors.
Many thanks to all of you for your efforts in keeping this event going!


2026 Fair Sponsors
  • Southwestern Illinois College
  • Rep. Jay Hoffman
  • Barbara Staples King
  • Collinsville Sunshine Kiwanis
  • JW Geo (Rob and Julie Bilbruck)
2025 Fair Sponsors
  • Southwestern Illinois College
  • Rep. Jay Hoffman
  • Principia College

To volunteer, offer a sponsorship, or ask a question contact [email protected]​.

SWIC Cafeteria Offerings
2026



The SWIC cafeteria will not be open this year but there will be a free continental breakfast served in the cafeteria for participants and fair volunteers.
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