It is expected

that approximately 18 of the projects will go to the regional competition

at the Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) Feb. 21.

High school

science teachers, retired science educators, as well as representatives

from the Fayette County Extension Service, Fayette Clean and Beautiful,

and local science-based industries will judge the projects.

A $75 savings

bond will be given to the first place winner and a $50 savings bond will

go to the person placing second.

"Scientific

research and teaching students how to solve problems is in the heart of

what good science is about. Science fair projects bring all these skills

together," says Sharon Boyer, coordinator of science of Fayette County

Schools.

All students

competing at the county level will receive a science fair T-shirt. In

addition, Fayette Clean and Beautiful will present awards to students

who have projects dealing with environmental issues.