The path to success is not paved with paper mache volcanoes — but it can wind through the science fair.
It did for Randolph resident Barnas Monteith, a science fair champion in middle school and high school. Monteith took home top honors at the state, regional and international levels — and his wins paid for college.
Now the 38-year-old hopes to guide young students to science fair glory with his book "Dinosaur Eggs and Blue Ribbons: Science Fairs Inside and Out." Monteith will share his tips tomorrow during a signing at Barnes and Noble in the Prudential Center.
"There is a widespread perception, because sometimes science is boring in school that it is boring in real life, but that's not true," said Monteith.
Monteith first found success with a presentation on plants and fish at the science fair as a student at John F. Kennedy Middle School in Randolph. But it was an opportunity through the Museum of Science to work alongside famed paleontologist Jack Horner, who served as consultant to both Michael Critchton and Steven Spielberg for "Jurassic Park," that stoked his interest in science. It led to Monteith's science fair reign in high school. He won four years in a row with projects based on dinosaurs.
"They were pretty stressful for me, too, but I did enjoy them," said Monteith, a Tufts University graduate. "I think the thing about science fairs is you get to pick your own topic. That is one of the reasons why I still stayed with it in the adult world with advocacy. It's an alternative way to assess a kid's ability."
Monteith is now an entrepreneur and president of Tumblehome Learning, a Pembroke- and Taiwan-based company that makes educational tools promoting science and engineering.
"It's about exposure," said Monteith, co-chairman of the Massachusetts State Science and Engineering Fair. "EMC2, Raytheon, they are our sponsors. If you are a really smart kid, they will offer you a scholarship or internship on the spot."
Monteith said times have changed for the better.
"Kids are actually publishing peer review articles now," said Monteith. "There are a few kids even at the Massachusetts state fair who end up publishing their work. By the time you are out of high school, you have a patent you can earn money on. It's something you couldn't imagine in the '90s."
Monteith will be signing his book at Barnes and Noble, Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., Boston. Sat., 1. p.m.; 617-247-6959.
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