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Joint Meeting of SERMACS/SWRM

The 76th Southeastern and 81st Southwest Joint Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society.

October 26-29th 2025

Held at DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at  
SeaWorld Orlando, FL

Program

The SERMACS 2025 scientific program will run all day Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning.

We are currently seeking submissions for scientific symposia and workshops. For accepted symposia, we are providing $500 per half day session (must include at least 5 outside (non-student) speakers) as seed money and will also match up to $500 for additional funds raised by the symposium organizers.

Thank you for supporting the meeting!

Please submit your symposium proposal  symposium.

For any questions, please contact Vasileios Anagnostopoulos  Vasileios.Anagnos@ucf.edu

For Students

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For Parents

Attend virtual presentations, engage with young scientists during live Q&A sessions, and be a proud supporter of your child’s scientific endeavors.

For Educators

Encourage your students to participate, integrate the virtual science fair into your curriculum, and explore new avenues to inspire a love for learning.

Requirements for Participation

Participating students must currently be in grades in Kndg – 12th.

Teams vs Single Student – students are allowed to participate in the science independently or in a team of 2-4 students working on a single project.

Event Timeline

Below you can find some key dates to prepare for the Virtual Science Fair. Check in with the NOBCChE team for tips on choosing a topic, project development, virtual presentation skills, guidance on virtual project submissions, and platform navigation during the Science Fair.

Science Fair Preparation

NOBCChE will post weekly videos to assist students in navigating each individual aspect of the science fair presentation. Videos will be posted weekly in the NOBCChE library located here. There will be a live Q&A session to accompany each topic to engage in live time assistance and advice throughout the course of preparation.

Project Submission and Presentations

Students will record their virtual presentations prior to the event. Video links will be reviewed by judges and followed up with questions and inquiries during your scheduled presentation time. During the event, participants will be scheduled for a presentation time to log on and join the presentation room.

Judging Process:

A distinguished panel of judges with expertise in various STEM fields will evaluate projects based on creativity, scientific rigor, and presentation skills. Judging criteria and guidelines can be viewed using the following links:

Kndg – 2nd Grade Judging Rubric
3rd – 5th Grade Judging Rubric
6th – 8th Grade Judging Rubric
9th – 12th Grade Judging Rubric

Awards and Recognition:

Outstanding projects will be celebrated in a virtual awards ceremony, with categories such as Best Innovation, Best Presentation, and Overall Excellence.

Winners will receive certificates and awards to commemorate their achievements.

Need Assistance:

Email the NOBCChE K12 committee anytime at k12@nobcche.org anytime for assistance with the 2024 Virtual Science Fair.

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