The Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair was formed in partnership with local Higher Education Institutions and businesses and has grown to provide the International Science and Engineering Fair affiliated opportunity to public and private school students in grades 7-12 in 41 counties.  A Young Scholars program was added in 2023 for grades 5 and 6 students.  These students are invited to participate in the fair and be judged for placement awards.

We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3)EIN 23-2058836 membership organization, as well as, a a PA EITC Innovative Educational Program , PA BCO #35377. Following the Society for Science and the Public (ISEF) that states its goal as focused on promoting the understanding and appreciation of science and the critical role it plays in our society: to inform, educate, and inspire.