The Dr. Nelson Ying Orange County Science Exposition informational meeting for the 2025-2026 school year.
When: Saturday, August 16th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Where: Orlando Science Center
To help us stay connected and organized, we’ve created a new 2025–2026 Google Classroom through the yingexpofair account, specifically for schools and teachers who will be a part of the Exposition. Just like last year, this will be our central hub for sharing timelines, research plans, templates, and helpful resources to support educators and inspire student participation. You’re warmly invited to contribute and collaborate! You will join this classroom on the informational meeting day.
Please RSVP for the Dr. Nelson Ying Orange County Science Exposition informational meeting by filling out this form before Aug 14, 2025, thank you! https://forms.gle/dYRwANbyeq6aHj8C7
The Florida State Fair SSEF Fall Workshop
When: Friday, August 22, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Holiday Inn East – UCF, 1724 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826
The latest information and requirements for participating in the State-Level Science fair will be discussed by Ms. Nancy Besley, Executive Director of Florida Foundation for Future Scientists, and her Team. This workshop is recommended for teachers who have been participating in the Ying Expo in the past.
Please RSVP by emailing Mrs. Mirza at yingexpofair@gmail.com before August 14 if you would like to attend this Florida State Science and Engineering Fair meeting.
School Registration forms are due
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Registration forms from participating schools are to be uploaded by the teacher to the Ying Expo Google Classroom.
Ying Expo Essentials: Virtual Meeting for 2025-26 Paperwork & Rules Update
When: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 962 0632 2306 Passcode: 2026
If you were unable to attend the workshop on the 16th, please make it mandatory to attend this Zoom meeting.
Here is wishing you all a fantastic start to the school year. I’m so grateful to be working alongside such a passionate and dedicated team of educators and leaders. Let’s make this year the best one yet for our students and the future of STEM!
Ayesha Mirza, Director of the Dr. Nelson Ying Orange County Science Exposition (Ying Expo)
Congratulations to the winners at the Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair in Columbus, Ohio
From left to right: Aakash Manaswi of Lake Highland Preparatory School won second place in Animal Sciences. Adrian Jose Alvarez of Orlando Science High School won fourth place in Robotics. Aditi Swain of Orlando Science High School won fourth place in Earth and Environmental Sciences. Both Aakash and Aditi also won special awards from North Carolina State University.
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