The product fair simulates the
process of
turning inventions into viable products. It uses a combination of
scientific know-how, creativity, and business sense. You come up
with an idea or a concept. You market and advertise the
idea. You develop, manufacture and plan the details. You
analyze the costs and price scheme. On March 14, we
will all share our products in a public fair open to students, parents
and faculty. It is one of the three major projects in this
course, and the only one done almost exclusively at home.
For this project, you will
not work with your normal
experiment groups. You either work by
yourself, or with a partner by mutual agreement with my
approval. I will always be available in class or by email
for consultation. If you are not sure what to do for any of the
requirements below, please ask me as soon as you have a question.