Students

How it works…

In October-November, you’ll be introduced to at least one STEM mentor, who will support you through the entire STEM Fair process. This process goes from learning what STEM is, to completing a scientific research project, as well as registering for the STEM fair using ZFairs. Our goal is to pair you with a mentor who can help you achieve your wildest science fair goals.

Our annual program runs from early October to late February or early March, depending on the date of the STEM Fair in a given year.

You’ll meet with your mentor(s) after school for ~2 hours/week.

We offer in-person afterschool mentorships at local middle schools and virtual mentorships for local high schoolers!

Sign up for mentorship today!

Note: You may need to scroll down to see your school. High schoolers will enroll in “Online” as a school.

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What Topics can I Learn About?

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Biochemistry & Chemistry

Behavioral & Social Sciences

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Biomedical, health, & translational medical science

Earth & Environmental Sciences

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Robotics & Intelligent Machines

Mathematics & Data Science

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Physics & Astronomy

Computer Science & Systems Software

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Embedded Systems (i.e. circuits, sensors, optics, networking, data communication)

Engineering (mechanics, environmental, biomedical)

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Energy (sustainable materials & design)

Biology (cellular, computational, micro)

Materials Science

Technology Enhances the Arts

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Plant Sciences

Animal Sciences

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For more information about the different categories, click the button below.

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Oraculi Student Resources

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    Rochester STEM Fair

    Rochester Regional STEM Fair Homepage

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    Rochester STEM Fair FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions for Middle School & High School

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    Student Curriculum & Worksheets

    You will use this is all your meetings with your mentor

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    Student & Parent Orientation

    Student, Parent, and Guardian Orientation Powerpoint

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    Office Hours

    Schedule a Meeting with someone on the Oraculi Team

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    GATEway Science Fair (grades 3-6)

    GATEway Science Fair Homepage