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The Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair is sad to announce the passing of Phil Gay, past Fair Director and Board CEO and CFO, who dedicated over 60 years in making the GSDSEF into one of the most successful STEM organizations since its establishment 70 years ago.

  

Phil Gay In Memoriam


News Update: January 26, 2025

The 71st Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair will be held this year at the Balboa Park Activity Center, 2145 Park Blvd, on Wednesday, March 12. 

 

 

For Students, Parents, Teachers:

Schedule of Events and Deadlines, Click Here

 


 



For more Awards Information, go to 2024 GSDSEF Results
For Project Showcase, click here



 

GSDSEF Students in the News!

 

Congratulations to Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair students Leanne Fan and Sarah Gao for being announced National STEM Champions and to Kate Xu for being announced National STEM Finalist. The announcement was made on FOX5 San Diego.
2023 Regeneron STS Winner Ellen Xu-- 3rd Place
Congratulations to 2021 GSDSEF Participant Ellen Xu for her 3rd place win at the 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search!! A phenomenal feat!! The entire GSDSEF family is proud of you!!

 

Text-- Third Place and $150,000  went to Ellen Xu (right), 17, of San Diego, Calif., for developing an algorithm that uses a smartphone photo of a patient to help diagnose Kawasaki disease, the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children between the ages of 1 and 5 years old.  

 

 

 




 

The Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair proudly recognizes the numerous generous sponsors who make the Fair possible each year!