About Us
The State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida is a three-day display of science project exhibits prepared by aspiring scientists and engineers in grades six through twelve. More than 900 Finalists display projects illustrating their research in competition of awards.
The main objective of the SSEF are to:
- Recognize scientific talent in young people;
- Introduce students to organized research;
- Provide teachers a forum for the exchange of ideas;
- Focus attention on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) thus stimulating student, teacher, and public interest.
During the event, students have the opportunity to share their ideas with one another, increase personal development in scientific and technological areas, gain self-confidence in problem-solving skills, and participate in educational field trips and tours of local areas of interest.
About FFFS
The Florida Foundation for Future Scientists, Inc. (FFFS) is a statewide, non-profit organization authorized by the 1957 Legislature of the State of Florida to discover scientific and technical talent in the schools of Florida and to encourage the pursuit of careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). In meeting its obligations, the FFFS promotes and administers the following:
- State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida
- The establishment of guidelines, rules, and procedures for local, regional and statewide competitions
- The awarding of scholarships and prizes
- The coordination of industrial, professional, and educational activities related to careers in science and engineering
- STEM leadership youth programs
FFFS MISSION STATEMENT
A primary mission of the Florida Foundation for Future Scientists (FFFS) is to foster and encourage Florida’s talented young people to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) research. It is an accepted belief that recognition and reward provide a significant impetus to youthful researchers in academic pursuits. The annual State Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) of Florida is an appropriate vehicle through which to accomplish this mission.
Florida Foundation for Future Scientists Board of Directors
Officers:
Mr. William Herschleb, Chairperson
Ms. Nancy A. Besley, Executive Director
Ms. Kim Rex, Secretary
Mr. Gregory Goebel, Treasurer
Mrs. Susan Cole, Executive Committee
Members
Mrs. Renae Allen
Mr. Thomas M. Baird
Mrs. Jacqua Ballas
Mrs. Joyce A. Bervaldi
Dr. Tia Brown
Mrs. Sara Charbonnet
Ms. Jennifer Cotton
Ms. Kelly Cranford
Mr. Thomas W. Dann
Ms. Jennifer Davis
Dr. Charlotte Emerson
Ms. Marna Fox
Mr. William Furiosi
Mr. Craig W. Gates
Ms. Karen Getty Stewart
Mr. Gregory Goebel
Ms. Karen Johnson
Mr. Robert Johnson
Dr. Mary Jo Koroly
Miss Karen J. Malesky
Ms. Magdelena Molledo
Dr. Richard W. Mankin
Mr. Raul Montes
Ms. Rachel Novella
Mrs. Debb B. Robinson
Ms. Claudia Rowe
Dr. Jackie Speake
Ms. Guytri Still
Mr. Danny Thomas
Ms. Patricia L. Zalo
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