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Registering for an MRSEF—A STEM Wizard account is required.

We will not accept any physical paperwork for Fair participants.

DEADLINES

Teacher/Student Registration—In STEM Wizard by December 1, 2025. 
SRC/IRB Review—Projects that require SRC/IRB review must be submitted electronically by December 30, 2025, through STEM Wizard. 
All Forms—Must be submitted through your STEM Wizard Account no later than January 30th, 2026.

Form & Registration Completion—Each Student/Entrant must complete the following:

• STEM Wizard Registration—The entrant must be registered into STEM Wizard by their teacher
• All Forms Submission—The entrant must log in and submit all forms online/complete all steps within STEM Wizard
• Check for Updates—The entrant routinely checks STEM Wizard for updates from Fair administrators and Teachers for feedback until project is fully approved
• Image Release Form - Entrants must submit this form South Alabama Image Release Form - email to Engineering@southalabama.edu

STEM Wizard Information—Setting Up Teacher and Student Accounts

1. Teachers must make an account on STEM Wizard site https://mrsef.stemwizard.com/
2. Student (entrant) sets up their own account 
   
   1. Students (entrants) follow the STEM Wizard link to set up their account.
      It requires student email and parent email addresses.
3. Parents get an email from STEM Wizard to approve student participation
   1. If a parent does not have an email address, click on your student list in STEM Wizard and look for "Register New Student." You can manually register a student there, using a printed copy of the parent permission form.

Students' STEM Wizard Steps

1. Student create an account and get parental approval
2. Pick project name and category 
3. Answer STEM Wizard survey questions (their responses determine which forms are needed.)
4. Fill out research plan info (teacher reviews and students revise)
5. Get signatures for any "extra" forms (SRC & IRB if required)
   The deadline for SRC/IRB submission is December 30, 2025
6. Teacher Approves
7. SRC/IRB Approval (If needed)

   1. Once SRC/IRB is approved (if required), experimentation can begin. No work should be conducted until this approval is in place. It is best to submit for this approval well before the deadline. 

8. Write project abstract
9. Finish remaining steps in STEM Wizard
10. Routinely check STEM Wizard for feedback from teacher and Fair administrator

Failure to follow proper registration or approval procedures will result in disqualification.