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A group of about 30 people in matching bright blue t-shirts that say "Flip the Fair" huddle together in 4 rows (front row kneeling down), smiling at the camera, in front of a gray and sunflower yellow building.
Graduate student presenters and Flip the Fair volunteers pause for a celebratory photo outside of Melrose Branch Library in Roanoke after a successful Flip the Fair 2024. Photo by Carrie Kroehler for Virginia Tech.

Journal and trade publications

“Flipped science fair invites children to judge graduate student posters through a university-community partnership.” Journal of STEM Outreach (2023).

“Flipped science fair: Engaging middle-school students in STEM while training researchers in science communication.” Journal of STEM Outreach (2021).

“Shaking Up Science: Library programs help researchers communicate with new audiences.” American Libraries (2024).

“Flipped science fair inspires youngsters, enlightens graduate students.” International Joint Commission (2022).

Written media coverage

“Graduate students vie for top prizes in science fair with a twist.” Virginia Tech News (2023).

“Flip the Fair 2025 inspired young minds and future scientists from Roanoke City Public Schools.”Center for Communicating Science Newsletter (2025).

"Flip the Fair: Science communication, outreach, and empowerment in one package." Center for Communicating Science Newsletter (2022).

“Science fair has a different twist.” Cardinal News (2023).

Video resources

“Flip the Fair: 10 minute documentary.” Center for Communicating Science YouTube.

“Flip the Fair: Graduate students’ perspectives, Center for Communicating Science at Virginia Tech.”Center for Communicating Science YouTube.

“Decoding Virginia Tech's Flip the Fair science engagement initiative with 2 student co-organizers.” ResearchAmerica! YouTube.

Video media coverage

“'Flip the Fair' returns for its fourth year to introduce STEM to younger generations.” WFXNR News.

“Flip the Fair 2025.” Roanoke Valley Television.

“Virginia Tech graduate students present research as science fair projects.” WSLS News.

Program Contacts

We are eager to hear from others who want to host their own Flip the Fair event. If you have questions about our planning process or version of events, please email us at the addresses below and we will get back to you as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience as we work to support inquiries alongside ongoing programming and research activities.

 

 

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