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Rules and Guidelines
The Blue Ridge Highlands Regional Science Fair will adhere to the Rules and Guidelines that apply to the
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for 2013Phoenix, Arizona, USA, May 12–19, 2013
In addition to providing the rules of competition, these rules and guidelines for conducting research were developed to facilitate the following:
• protect the rights and welfare of the student researcher and human subjects
• protect the health and well-being of vertebrate animal subjects
• follow federal regulations governing research
• offer guidance to affiliated fairs
• use safe laboratory practices
• address environmental concerns
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR
2013 RULES AND GUIDELINESRules for all Projects
Ethics Statements
Eligibility/Limitations
Requirements
General
Approval and Documentation
Continuation of Projects
Team Projects
SourcesRoles and Responsibilities of Students and Adults
The Student Researcher
The Adult Sponsor
The Qualified Scientist
The Designated Supervisor
The Institutional Review Board (IRB)
The Affiliated Fair Scientific Review Committee (SRC)Human Participants
Exempt Studies
Rules
IRB Waiver of Written Informed Consent
Human Participant Risk Assessment
Sources of Information
Potentially Hazardous Biological Hazards
Hazardous Chemicals, Activities, or Devices
Display and Safety Regulation