Science Fairs
The AACR is proud to support young scientists by sponsoring cancer research prizes at high school science fairs. Since 2015, the AACR Science Education Committee has awarded these prizes to bright students who have shown an aptitude for science to encourage them to pursue careers in cancer science and medicine.
Terra North Jersey STEM Fair (TNJSF), March 22-23, 2025
Kean University’s School of Integrative Science and Technology
Union, New Jersey
The TNJSF (formerly the NJRSF) is a science fair competition for high school students (grades 9-12) for students in ten counties of northern New Jersey. The mission of the TNJSF is to support, encourage, and recognize student involvement in scientific research and engineering design. It is our belief that students can only truly appreciate the creative nature of the process if they have actually experienced it themselves. In addition, we endeavor to provide resources which further this overarching goal, including giving students various opportunities to interact with professional scientists and engineers. The opportunity to partake of the TNJSF itself as well as other resources we offer is intended to be open to all high school students in our northern NJ region.
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) sponsors awards for projects that are directed at improving our understanding of cancer or the implementation of cancer treatment techniques. Each winner received a cash prize, a ribbon, a certificate, Student Membership in AACR, and an AACR swag bag.
- First Place $250 – Seung-Hoon Joo
- Second Place $150 – Liam Tenebaum
- Third Place $100 – Olivia Zhang
2025 Delaware Valley Science Fair (DVSF), April 1-3, 2025
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks
Exton, Pennsylvania
The Delaware Valley Science Fair is a science and engineering fair affiliated with the Society for Science, which operates the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. The Delaware Valley Science Fair is a regional fair that supports Southeast Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and the state of Delaware.
The American Association for Cancer Research Award (AACR) is offered to student projects that align with their mission to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, and collaboration. Each winner received a cash prize, a ribbon, a certificate, Student Membership in AACR, and an AACR swag bag.
- First Place $250 – Prithvi Krish
- Second Place $150 – Grace John
- Third Place $100 – Ryan Wan
Learn about the 2025 high school science fairs winners
Volunteer to be a Judge
AACR members are welcome to volunteer as judges during high school science fairs. If you are interested in participating as a judge in 2025, please email us at [email protected].