Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Where is BNL located?
BNL is located on the William Floyd Parkway one and a half miles
north of exit 68 of
the LIE. There will be signs to guide you to Berkner Hall once you
arrive at BNL.
- Who
can participate?
All elementary
schools in Suffolk County are eligible to participate.
- What time and where are the award
ceremonies?
Award presentations are held in the Berkner Hall auditorium by
grade level. Please attend only the award ceremony for your grade
level. The approximate times for the award ceremonies are as follows.
2:15 - 2:30 Kindergarten
2:30 - 2:45 First Grade
2:45 - 3:00 Second Grade
3:00 - 3:15 Third Grade
3:15 - 3:30 Fourth Grade
3:30 - 3:45 Fifth Grade
3:45 - 4:00 Sixth Grade
PLEASE NOTE: Photos will be taken and may be used in
publications and on the web.
- Can I have someone else drop off my
science project for me?
Yes. The student does not need to personally bring the project.
Someone else can
set up the project for them. All projects must be set up and ready
for judging by
11:00 a.m. One person from the school could be designated to drop
off all the
projects for the school.
- What if the student can't attend the fair,
or can't drop off/pick up their
exhibit during the scheduled time?
The student does not need to attend the fair to participate: only
the project HAS
to be at the fair. Someone else can drop off and pick up the
project. If other commitments prevent you from dropping off or
picking up the project at the specified time, please try to make
arrangements with someone else from your school to be responsible
for your project. Projects not picked at the close of the fair
will be held
for a few days, but BNL cannot be held responsible for projects
left behind after the fair.
- Do students need to be present during the
judging?
With over 500 projects entered in the fair, there simply is not
enough time available
for the judges to speak to every student. To be fair to all, we
decided to have no students present during the judging period,
which runs from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The fair is closed to the
public during this interval.
- Is there anything for us to do at BNL
during the time the fair is closed for judging?
Sorry, but no BNL facilities are open to the public on the day of
the fair. Very limited lunch service is available at the Brookhaven
Center, a building you will pass on your way
to Berkner Hall. A list of places to eat and visit will be
available at the fair.
- Where should I put the Summary of Project
form?
You can put the Summary of Project form on the table in front of
your project, or attach it to the front of your project where the
judges can easily see it.
- Can I put written materials, plants,
equipment, etc. on the table in front of
my project?
Yes. Judges will examine all the "pieces" of an exhibit. Space is
limited, however, so please pay attention to the size requirements
specified in the rules.
- Can I have pictures of myself on the
project?
There may be photographs on the project, but not
of your face. If you need to have your hands in the photo,
that is OK. However, your name and the name of your school should
NOT be on the
front of the
project. Be sure your registration number is on front of your
project.
- How many guests may accompany me to the
fair?
There is no limit on the number of guests you may bring. The event
is very crowded
(especially during the drop off period), so please limit guests to
a reasonable number.
If
you have questions about bridge-building contact:
Mel Morris
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Building 438, PO Box 5000
Upton, New York 11973-5000
(631) 344-5963 phone
(631) 344-5832 fax
Last Modified: January 31, 2008
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