Plot Synopsis

Directed and executive produced by Cristina Costantini and Darren Foster, SCIENCE FAIR: THE SERIES is a three-part documentary series that showcases students working to solve the world's most complex and pressing issues using science while competing for a coveted spot at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the most competitive science fair on the planet. The series follows competing students in their relentless pursuit of excellence as they tackle contemporary topics in various areas of science -- teen suicide prevention, wound care monitoring systems, high efficiency alternatives to induction motors, and more. The series also follows the families and teachers, including science strategist/educator Dr. Serena McCalla, as they support and push their students along the way. It's an inspiring, character-driven coming-of-age story playing out on a global stage where students push themselves to the limit but never miss an opportunity to uplift one another. On Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 8-11pm ET/PT, National Geographic Channel debuted all three episodes of SCIENCE FAIR: THE SERIES back-to-back:

"The Games Begin" (8pm): Students begin an intense journey to ISEF; before they can advance to the international science stage, they have to compete in local fairs.

"Judgement Day" (9pm): Qualifying science fair season begins for students in Monte Vista, CO and San Juan, PR who hope this will be their year to make it to ISEF.

"The Big Dance" (10pm): ISEF, the International Science and Engineering Fair; finding out who out of 2,000 students make it.