How To Win The Science Fair At 40 Turns Parental Panic Into Confident Coaching

How to Win the Science Fair at 40 by Maille Lyons

Maille Lyons delivers a practical and humorous guide that helps non-scientist parents support successful and original science fair projects without the stress.

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In How to Win the Science Fair at 40: A Science Fair Coaching Manual for Non Scientist Parents, author and scientist Maille Lyons offers an approachable and reassuring solution to one of the most dreaded rites of passage in modern education — the school science fair. Written specifically for parents and teachers without a science background, the book reframes science fairs from a source of anxiety into an opportunity for learning, collaboration, and even fun.

Lyons brings a unique perspective to the topic as both a parent and a professional scientist. Rather than overwhelming readers with technical jargon or rigid academic expectations, she breaks down the science fair process into clear, manageable steps that empower adults to guide children without taking over the work. The book’s primary goal is to reduce conflict and confusion between teachers, parents, and students by helping families design original, thoughtful, and competitive projects — from the ground up.

The guide walks readers through the essentials of the scientific method in plain language, explaining how to develop a strong research question, design an experiment, collect and graph data, and present findings effectively. Lyons also demystifies the visual and logistical components of science fairs, including how to build a backboard, what judges look for, and how a typical fair is structured from start to finish.

What sets How to Win the Science Fair at 40 apart is its tone. Lyons infuses humor and empathy throughout the book, acknowledging the very real stress that often accompanies tight deadlines, unclear expectations, and late-night project emergencies. From explaining common judging sheets to outlining the most frequent fatal flaws of unsuccessful projects, the book answers the unspoken question many parents ask themselves: Why didn’t it win?

The inspiration behind the book grew out of observing well-intentioned families struggle through the same mistakes year after year. Lyons recognized that most parents want to help but simply lack the tools and confidence to do so effectively. Her solution is a short, practical manual that teaches just enough science to make parents effective coaches — while keeping the learning where it belongs — with the student.

The book is now available. Secure your copy here: https://a.co/d/65WpjQH

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