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Exhibits may be entered in one of the following categories and will be judged on the basis of two divisions: high school and elementary school. Categories

Aerospace Science	The study and investigation of Earth’s atmosphere and outer space. This category includes the design, manufacture, and operation of any aircraft; planets and their satellites; comets and meteors; the stars and interstellar matter; and galaxies. Some topics within this category are the operation of rockets; guided missiles; anything related to space travel; satellites (operation and/or construction); observation of air flow patterns within tunnels; use of navigation equipment; observational study of the position and motions of celestial bodies; celestial mechanics; and applied math, chemistry, and physics of cosmology.
Behavioral Science*	The study of humans and other animals by means of an observable response and the interpretation of the same as offered by the social sciences, sociology, psychology, and other sciences. Some topics within this category are the effect of stimuli on animals and their responses, learning, culture, motivation, emotion, perception, thinking, individuality, personality, and adjustment.
Biochemistry*	The study of chemistry relating to the processes and physical properties of living organisms. Topics within this category include the properties and reactions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, blood, urine, vitamins, hormones, poisons, and drugs. The chemistry of absorption, digestion, and metabolism is also included in this category.
Botany	The study of plants. Topics may include the structure, reproduction, function, growth, classification, disease, and behavior of plants.
Chemistry	The study of the structure, composition, and properties of substances and their transformations. Topics included in this category are the composition of various compounds, the formulation of various compounds, the study of gas laws, atomic theory, ionization theory, and the analysis of inorganic or organic products.

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*Special rules may apply for projects in this category.  See the appropriate sections of this site for clarification.