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 12 - March 16, 2024

Location: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

2025 Exhibition Info

Upcoming Dates & Deadlines

Nov 21st, 2024

Due date for MINI research grant applications

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Dec 6th, 2024 – Jan 24th, 2025

Regional STEM Exhibition Registration for all Projects, Symposium Papers and Essays

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Dec 9th, 2024

Due date for endorsement requests regarding informed consent certification, human, vertebrate, vertebrate tissue, microbiology, and DNA

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Dec 13th, 2024

Deadline to submit IJAS Cover Designs

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Jan 17th, 2025

Submission deadline for all Symposium Papers and Essays

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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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