Kern County Science Foundation

07/28/2026

Science is everywhere—and curiosity is where it all begins!

We had a great time joining KGET News at Noon for Elaina's Experiments, where we observed pillbugs, explored the fascinating concept of biomimicry, and shared how the Kern County Science Fair gives students the opportunity to ask questions, investigate real-world phenomena, and think like scientists and engineers.

Science fair is more than a competition—it's a chance for students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills that will benefit them for years to come.

A big thank you to Elaina and the KGET team for helping us share the excitement of science with our community!

Watch the segment and let us know: What inspires your curiosity?

https://youtu.be/ktnCaq5mEHU?

07/09/2026

Check out our ISEF contestants and rising science stars!

The Kern County Science Fair equips students with the curiosity, critical thinking, perseverance, and problem-solving skills to tackle real-world challenges, empowering young innovators like Simar Singh and Eric Nahama to achieve international STEM...

06/09/2026

For the first time ever, KCSOS's Summer STEAM Camp is open to all Kern County students! Students entering 3rd–6th grade will be exploring science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through hands-on activities, creative challenges, and interactive learning experiences at the Kern County Museum.

Details:
June 29 – July 2, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA

Cost:
$200 per camper

For questions, please reach out to Mario Gallardo at [email protected]. To register, visit bit.ly/2026summersteam.

05/15/2026

It's Special Awards night at ISEF Phoenix. Congratulations Simar Singh from Bakersfield Christian High School for winning scholarships to Arizona State University and Missouri University of Science and Technology.

05/14/2026

Planning ahead for the 2026–2027 school year!

The Science Fair 2027 Important Dates flyer is now available and includes key deadlines and event dates for next year’s science fair season.

Please feel free to share with teachers, students, families, and staff members who may be interested in participating or supporting science fair next school year.

We look forward to another exciting year of student innovation and scientific discovery!

Link to flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NbUrvpMMAE0Ohxgz-GLG-_taxkndDgAJ/view?usp=sharing

05/11/2026

It’s ISEF week in Phoenix! Wishing Eric Nahama and Simar Singh all the best as they represent Kern County.

05/04/2026

The 2026 Kern County STEAM Olympiad was held on May 2.
From innovative engineering challenges to creative problem-solving, students across Kern County demonstrated talent, perseverance, and teamwork.

We’re proud of every student who participated, every educator who supported them, and every school that continues to believe in inclusive, engaging STEAM opportunities.

Take a look at the full results and celebrate with us!

On May 2, 2026, approximately 1,200 fourth- through eighth-grade students participated in Kern County's annual STEAM Olympiad sponsored by the Sentinel Peak Resources, Kern County Science Foundation, Kern County Math Council, California Math...

05/03/2026

04/25/2026

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04/21/2026

Congratulations to our local students who competed and placed at the California Science & Engineering Fair!

This is the final science fair of the academic year for students throughout the State of California in grades 6-12, serving California's future scientists and engineers since 1952. Judging interviews of all projects were held at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks on April 11-12, 2026. This year there were 882 participants from 356 schools throughout the state presenting 725 projects in competition for nearly $30,000 in total awards, including the opportunities for the top award winners in the Junior Division to participate in the national Thermo Fisher Scientific competition, and for the top award winners in the Senior Division to compete in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).

The following Kern County students placed in their categories:

​Alternative Energy (Junior Division)
​​3rd place - Rhett Wyrick/Rio Bravo-Greeley School

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology (Junior Division)
4th place - Katherine Shenouda/St. John’s Lutheran School

​Chemistry (Junior Division)
​​1st place - Champ Smith/Palm Avenue Middle School

​Earth & Environmental Science (Senior Division)
​​Honorable Mention - Archer Serxner/Bakersfield Christian High School

​Environmental Engineering (Junior Division)
​Honorable Mention - Nathan Ramos-Leal/Owens Elementary School

​Zoology (Junior Division)
​​4th place - Alekha Goldberg/Peak to Peak Mountain Charter School