The South Central/Southwest Minnesota Regional Science & Engineering Fair Program is affiliated with the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) Program. Rules are set-forth by Intel ISEF apply to the Junior/Senior High School Division.
Minnesota State University has a Scientific Review Committee/Institutional Review Board (SRC/IRB). The purpose of this committee is to check student projects for compliance with the Intel ISEF and regional fair rules. The committee for the 2009-2010 year is Mr. Bix Baker, Dr. Roger Nelson, Mr. Gary Klimmek, Dr. Bill Bessler and Dr. Penny Knoblich.
CHANGES & MODIFICATIONS FOR 2009-2010
GENERAL: Changes and modifications for 2009-2010 are as follows:
Human Subjects:
- Reorganization of the human subjects rules; additional resources are on the website.
- Reorganization of the Human Subjects Form 4; Form 4 no longer serves as an informed consent document.
- Student researcher/Qualified Scientist can develop their own informed consent form based on sample provided.
- Clarification of waiver of informed consent/assent/parental permission by IRB.
Vertebrate Animals:
- A veterinarian must be consulted in experiments involving prescription drugs and/or nutritional supplements in a non-regulated setting
Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents:
- Commercially available coliform test kits require a Risk Assessment Form 3
- Laboratory studies utilizing MRSA and VRE are prohibited.
Form and Other Changes:
- Human Subjects Form 4 is no longer to be used as a photo consent; guidance on creating a photo consent is in the Display & Safety section of the rules.
- "Educator" replaces "science educator" for membership on IRBs and SRCs.
