Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair

Welcome to the Alameda County Science & Engineering Fair!


The Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair (ACSEF) is affiliated with Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge the prestigious national middle school competition, CSEF - CA state science & engineering fair competition, and Regeneron ISEF the international science fair competition.
Want to Participate?
See our updated Rules and Guidelines page for all new regulations we are introducing to ACSEF 2026!
Not a Student?
There are plenty of ways to get involved. Please check out the following pages on how you can support ACSEF.
Immediate Need: 2025-2026 Leadership Transition!
Help us keep ACSEF Going After our 2026 Fair!
See our Open Board Positions Here!
ACSEF 2026
SET-UP | Friday March 13th 2026
Location: Chabot College
Times: 3:00pm to 8:00pm
JUDGING | Saturday March 14th 2026
Location: Chabot College
Times: 8:00am to 4:00pm
AWARDS | Saturday March 21st 2026
Location: Chabot College PAC
Times: 2:00pm




Donate to ACSEF
As a Non profit 501(C)(3) public charity donations from the public are our life-line and we have very few to date.
Tax ID 45-1800245 - 100% tax deductable donations
ACSEF needs a company or business to become our title sponsor! 2 years without a Title Sponsor has been very difficult.
Picture YOUR COMPANY NAME HERE followed by ACSEF on every email, flyer, award ribbon, press release...etc.
ACSEF is an eligible organization for Corporate Matching! Fill out the form below so we can reach out about how to donate to our fair!
THANK YOU TO OUR ACSEF 2025 SPONSORS!
