New York City Science and Engineering Fair New York City Science and Engineering Fair The New York City Science and Engineering Fair (NYCSEF) is sponsored by the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) and the City University of New York (CUNY) Office of Academic Affairs. The event is held every year and around 700-1000 students participate from Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn and Staten Island. About 150 participants advance to the final round. Awards include scholarships to study at CUNY's City College of New York and Hunter College, while the finalists win a trip to represent NYC at the International Science and Engineering Fair. Winners represent Team
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