Bridging Engineering, Science and Technology (BEST) Medicine Engineering Fair

ALERT: ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES 11 AND 12 WHO HAD REGISTERED FOR THE NEOSEF SCIENCE FAIR ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER FOR BEST MEDICINE. Top place winners will be invited to attend the International Science & Engineering Fair.

Northeast Ohio’s premier engineering fair devoted exclusively to students interested in exploring biomedical engineering, brings together the most talented and innovative students to interact with each other and with leaders in medical device research and development.

Designed to inspire students to:

• present and write logical arguments based on substantive claims, sound reasoning, and relevant evidence

• evaluate and present increasingly complex information

• grow vocabularies in the areas of science, engineering, and medicine

• develop familiarity with 21st century media and technology

• practice applying mathematical ways of thinking to real world issues and challenges

• become familiar with engineering design and its process

• become proficient at testing a concept and improving ideas for new medical devices

Eligibility, Rules, and Guidelines

Open to students in grades 6-12 at any public, private, parochial, or home school. All BEST Medicine projects should include an engineering approach to solve a medical problem.

• See Eligibility, Rules, and Guidelines for additional information

• See 2022 BEST Medicine Student Handbook and Rules and Regulations

• See 2022 BEST Medicine Engineering Fair flyer

HOW TO APPLY

1)  Registration will be announced later

2)  Complete the appropriate Student Application Forms. 

• See 2022 BEST Medicine Student Handbook and Rules and Regulations

• See How to Apply for the Student Application forms (pdf fillable forms) and additional instructions

Categories

Projects for participation in BEST Medicine must fall into an approved category.

Past Fairs

See past BEST Medicine Engineering Fair award winners and News articles.

Project Ideas

Trouble getting a project idea? See the following Resources for ideas.

Resources for Teachers

See Resources for Teachers for information related to Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Innovation, and Engineering Fairs.

Sponsorship

Interested in becoming a sponsor for the BEST Medicine Engineering Fair?  See Sponsorship Opportunities.