Honors Division Judging
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Honors Division Judging
JUDGING
The Academy of Science - St. Louis seeks volunteers with advanced degrees or certification M.D., Ph.D., P.E., D.Sc., et al, to evaluate collegiate-quality student science projects.
FOR HONORS DIVISION JUDGE REGISTRATION
ROUND 1
DATE: February 8 - 13, 2025
TIME: Anytime between the above dates!
LOCATION: Virtual
DETAILS: Honors Judging Round 1 takes place virtually. Students will have uploaded their projects by February 7 and discipline-specific judges will evaluate projects virtually between February 8 - 13. Judges will take about 2-3 hours to review 1-4 projects using a detailed rubric.
ROUND 2- Finalist Round
DATE: Saturday, February 22, 2025
TIME: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (approximate)
LOCATION: TBA
DETAILS: Honors Judging Round 2- Finalist Round is an opportunity for the top 10 -12 high school students to present and translate their science to an interdisciplinary audience.
JUDGE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Honors Division judges hold doctoral degrees (MD, Ph.D., JD, D.Sc., et al) or have several years experience or terminal degrees in a corporate setting or STEM-related field. Parents and relatives of participants as well as high school teachers are not eligible to judge the Honors Division and are encouraged to judge the K-12 regional eFair in April.
- Judges currently work in (or recently retired) research labs, university settings, or corporations.
- Parents and relatives of participants as well as high school teachers are NOT eligible to judge the Honors Division and are encouraged to judge The Academy of Science - St. Louis K-12 regional Fair later this year. Judges need to register.
FAQ:
Q. Can I add this to my resume?
A. Yes! Add judging science fair projects to the science education outreach section of your resume and be sure to mention that The Academy of Science - St. Louis Science Fair is one of the largest science fairs in the nation.
Q: I would like to judge, may I bring my child with me to observe Judging?
A: No, you will need to make other arrangements for your child on the day of Honors Division judging.
Questions? Contact the Science Fair Director at
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