Contest: Science and Engineering, WA
Posted on February 22nd, 2010 by ASEE
The Washington Science Teachers Association (WSTA) invites students grades K-12 to participate in the WSTA Science and Engineering Contest to be held Sat., May 1, 2010 (West side) and Sat., April 10, 2010 (East side). Registration cost: $5.00 per student. Entry deadline: April 3 (East side), April 23 (West side). Students must be present to compete.
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