CPS Student Science Fair, Inc. Board of Directors

The CPS Student Science Fair Board of Directors is composed of current or retired CPS teachers or administrators and members from the Chicago community (Corporate members). The Board of Directors is responsible for the financial administration of the CPS SSF funds, overseeing the various Operating Committees that execute the activities of the Student Science Fair, Inc. The Board is responsible for the strategic direction of the Student Science Fair, Inc.

2023–2024 Board of Directors

  • Paul Valaitis, President
  • Elizabeth S. Copper, Executive Director
  • Carrie Kaestner, Chairperson
  • Melvin Munsaka, Ph.D, Secretary
  • Jacqueline Di Lorenzo, Treasurer
  • Roy Coleman, Retired CPS Educator
  • Ethelene Hare, Retired CPS Educator
  • Charles W. Graham
  • Glennie King, Ed. D
  • Ruby Sheree Parnell-Booth, Air Force Academy High School
  • Kenneth Zdunek, Ph. D

Contact Information

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75th Annual Exhibition of CPS Student STEM Research

Dates: March 13 - March 16, 2025

Location: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

2025 Exhibition Info

Upcoming Dates & Deadlines

May 2nd, 2025 – May 3rd, 2025

Illinois Junior Academy of Science (IJAS) State Science Fair

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May 10th, 2025 – May 16th, 2025

Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair

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May 19th, 2025

Deadline for final Mini and Maxi research grant report to TBA

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May 20th, 2025

Virtual Scholarship Awards Ceremony

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We Rely on Donations

We rely on the support of donations to support students and host annual exhibitions of their STEM research. Please consider being a contributor to the operating fund, scholarship fund, or providing special awards and tours prizes.

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We Need Volunteers

Volunteering is a great way that an individual or corporation can support the Chicago Public Schools Student STEM Exhibition. Consider volunteering to help with one or more of our activities or committees.

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Become a Judge

If your background is in science and/or mathematics becoming a judge is a great way to support the CPS Student STEM Exhibition. Consider becoming a judge for the STEM regional exhibitions, virtual essays, citywide symposium, or citywide exhibition.

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