Missouri Western State University will be the site of two science fairs Friday, March 11. The 38th annual Missouri Junior Academy of Science Regional Fair will be held in the morning, and the Mid-America Regional Science and Engineering Fair will be held in the afternoon. Both events in Agenstein and Remington Halls are open to the public.

The Junior Academy of Science fair will feature students from area high schools presenting their scientific research papers. The academy is the junior division of the Missouri Academy of Science, an organization that promotes the greater participation of students in science activities. Students compete at the district level for recognition and an opportunity to advance to the state level. This fair is sponsored by Nestle Purina. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 1 p.m. in Agenstein Hall, room 330.

The Mid-America Regional fair promotes education and careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and STEM-related fields, encourages the greater participation of high school students in scientific research and brings together students across northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas through competition. Posters will be available for public viewing from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The awards ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. in Agenstein Hall, room 324. This fair is sponsored by Nestle Purina and Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc.

Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.