Stories by Maille Lyons

Maille Lyons is an environmental microbiologist specializing in aquatic bacteria. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Massachusetts (UMD), a Master's Degree in Biology from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), a post-graduate certification in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Drexel, and a Ph.D. in Oceanography from the University of Connecticut (UCONN). Follow Maille Lyons on Twitter @ScienceFairInfo

The Sciences

Anatomy of a Science Fair Project

See first:Part I: 3 Strategies for an Original Science Fair ProjectPart II: How to Answer the 5 Most Common Questions from a Science Fair Judge~~~Designing your own science fair project should be exciting and fun, but without a little guidance it is often stressful for parents and students...

January 12, 2012 — Maille Lyons

The Sciences

How to Answer the 5 Most Common Questions from a Science Fair Judge

Part I: 3 Strategies for an Original Science Fair ProjectOnce the project is done and the backboard is made, it is time for the Science Fair judging to begin.

December 16, 2011 — Maille Lyons

The Sciences

3 Strategies for an Original Science Fair Project

Is a looming science fair project keeping you up at night? Has the teacher sent home an “informational packet” that requires your child to bring back a completed project?

November 21, 2011 — Maille Lyons