Reading-Berks Science & Engineering Fair

Get Ready for RBSEF 2026!
March 2nd-6th

Stay tuned for an updated
schedule with deadlines.

Regeneron ISEF 2026 will take place in Phoenix, Arizona
at the Phoenix Convention Center from May 9-15, 2026.

View the 2025 Kickoff Video here.

2025 Reading Eagle Article here.

Awards Listing by School here

The following are a series of tutorials to help you prepare and submit a successful project.

The RBSEF, Berks County’s regional science fair, was started in 1952 by the Reading Chemists’ Club. The fair takes place at Albright College in March of each year. Participation in the fair is open to students from Berks County schools in grades 6-12

Junior Division-Grades 6-8

Senior Division-Grades 9-12

Judge Registration

Judge Criteria

SAFETY: THE ITEMS ON THE SAFETY PAGE ARE PROHIBITED AND UNACCEPTABLE FOR DISPLAY. THESE ITEMS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE FAIR. CHECK THE LIST AT THE ABOVE LINK AND DO NOT INCLUDE THESE ITEMS IN ANY PART OF YOUR EXHIBIT!!!

Eligibility rules: Determine whether or not you can compete

Exhibit Information: Size and Weight Restrictions

Disqualifying Violations

Additional Exhibit Guidance

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring an award at the Reading – Berks Science and Engineering Fair!

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Fair Sponsorship is a great way to ensure that RBSEF will have the funds necessary to continue to operate the second-longest-running science fair in the country. All of our staff is volunteer, so 100% of your sponsorship is dedicated to the running of the fair.

The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF), a program of Society for Science & the Public, is the world’s largest international pre-college science competition.

Each year, the Grand Champion and Champion of the Reading-Berks Science and Engineering Fair win an all-expense paid trip to compete in the International Science and Engineering Fair.

RBSEF judges nominate the top 10% of 6th, 7th and 8th grade student participants for this national competition through their judging procedures. Nominees then need to complete an online application for a chance to compete at the national level.

RBSEF typically has the opportunity to nominate two students to present their qualified projects each year in the GENIUS Olympiad at SUNY Oswego.

US NATIONAL BIOGENEIUS CHALLENGE

Check back often for updated information on this competition at the state and local levels.

View past winners by decade from the 1950's to the 2020's

RBSEF Uncashed Award Check Policy

Rationale: While it is the intention of RBSEF to ensure that 100% of designated award funds be enjoyed by the students who have earned them, we also recognize that students bear the responsibility to cash their checks or communicate with RBSEF if a check has been lost.

Reading-Berks Science & Engineering Fair

Get Ready for RBSEF 2026! March 2nd-6th

Regeneron ISEF 2026

RBSEF 2025 Senior Division Winners

Grand Champion William Ferenchick, Wilson High School

Champion: Samson Evans, Muhlenberg High School

Reserve Champion: David Markwood, Muhlenberh High School

Junior Division Winners

8th Grade Piper Miller, Conrad Weiser Middle School

7th Grade Baron Unger, Conrad Weiser Middle School

6th Grade Violet Aman, Wilson Southern Middle School

Tutorial Links

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Get Ready for RBSEF 2026!
March 2nd-6th

RBSEF 2025
Senior Division Winners

Grand Champion
William Ferenchick, Wilson High School

Champion:
Samson Evans, Muhlenberg High School

Reserve Champion:
David Markwood, Muhlenberh High School

8th Grade
Piper Miller, Conrad Weiser Middle School

7th Grade
Baron Unger, Conrad Weiser Middle School

6th Grade
Violet Aman, Wilson Southern Middle School