ACSEF is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that provides a science fair to students grades 6-12 attending schools in Alameda County. http://www.acsef.org Alameda County Science & Engineering Fair
P.O. Box 668, Pleasanton Ca. 94588
(925) 426-7879
www.acsef.org                 alamedacountysef@gmail.com
Founding Director: Patti Carothers    
                                                                     Founded in 2011, ACSEF provides student and teacher outreach that stimulates & supports student interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (S.T.E.M.) toward the goal of fulfillment of the Next Generation Science and Common Core Standards through science or engineering research projects.
Grade 6-12 students educated within Alameda County from home school, charter, public, private and parochial schools are eligible to participate in the fair held annually at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton.

ACSEF is a nonprofit organization dependent upon financial donations and grants. ACSEF Tax ID# 45-1800245.  

ACSEF is affiliated with the Intel International Science Fair (ISEF), Broadcom Masters Competition, California State Science Fair and International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering and Environment Project (I-SWEEP).

ACSEF is a non-profit 501(c)(3) operating with a volunteer staff and depends upon donations and grants for 100% of the funding.  
We are in need of volunteers throughout the year with an expertise in some area of science as e-mentors who advise students on various aspects of their projects via email. Contact Patti Carothers – Fair Director at alamedacountysef@gmail.com  
During the 3 days of the science fair we need 100+ general volunteers (teachers, parents, school staff, retired family members etc.) to help with a variety of tasks.  Please contact
Robin Groch - Volunteer Coordinator robingroch@gmail.com  We need one or more teachers per school district to act as a teacher link to disseminate fair information for us.  We need you! Contact Suzette Takei – Teacher Liaison Coordinator at acsefteacherliaison@gmail.com  
The cost to us per student applicant for the vendors and facility is between $95 and $125. The $15 per student registration fee we request does not cover the cost of the Fair. Twenty-five percent of the students do not include a check with their application packet, 7% fail to notify of non-participation by our vendor deadline. Two percent of the fees are waived for Title I schools or financial hardship.