Idaho Department of Environmental Quality AIR-FAIR - Apply by October 1st to Participate!

Published on September 14, 2026

Idaho high school students: apply now for Idaho Department of Environmental Quality's AIR-FAIR!

AIR-FAIR is a statewide pilot program where high school students become citizen scientists by investigating air quality in their communities and creating projects that analyze local air quality data.

How it works:

Apply as a team — 4–8 students with an adult school advisor

Teams collect and analyze air quality data from existing air quality monitors or apply for PurpleAir sensors to explore research questions

Teams use their air quality findings to complete projects like research, art, videos, data visualizations, and community outreach.

Awards recognize outstanding projects and the teams with the highest overall points.

Submit an application as a team by October 1, 2026! Learn more and apply on the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) website: https://www.deq.idaho.gov/about-us/outreach-and-education/ “

AIR-FAIR Flyer.pdf
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