Bay Area BioGENEius Challenge
The most rigorous biotechnology project competition. You must have original research (e.g., from a science fair project) to enter.
BioGENEius Challenge Series provides high school age students with expanded opportunity to compete
Top finalists will showcase their research at the BioFuture Conference held at the CURE Innovation Campus in New York City
See the Application Portal for more information and updates
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Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair (ACSEF)
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