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Categorical (Morning) Judging

In each Division (Junior – grades 7 & 8; Senior – grades 9 – 12) one or more teams are assigned to each of the categories (14 Junior, 13 Senior). These teams are selected from approximately 350 community volunteers and are balanced in terms of experience and background. Members hold degrees in the sciences, mathematics, computers or engineering. Many of these have judged for twenty or more years.

Each team member, working individually, interviews six to thirteen students during the morning judging session. They then assemble as a team to award first, second, third and fourth place awards, as many of each as they feel are justified by the quality of the projects. They also indicate which of their first place choices should be considered for Sweepstakes honors. Their decisions are based in large part on interviews with the students, supported by reviews of their reports and backboards.

The judging standards of the International Science and Engineering Fair serve as guidelines for the GSDSEF. The following documents also will give you an idea of what we are looking for in a project:
    Elements of a Science Fair Project
    Guidelines for an Engineering Project
    Guidelines for Projects using a Computer
    Guidelines for Projects in Mathematics
    Interviewing Students at the Fair
    Judging Team Projects and Projects Done in Professional Settings - NEW!!

MORE JUDGES NEEDED!
We especially need BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE & CONSUMER SCIENCE judges!

Qualified individuals are needed to join our regular judging teams. If you have a background in science, math, computers or engineering and would be willing to donate half a day on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, we would appreciate hearing from you. Please complete the Judging Registration and return it to us via email, fax or mail.

Complete the Categorical Judging Registration to volunteer!


Sweepstakes Judging

Projects recommended for Sweepstakes consideration are reviewed by a team of our most experienced judges during the second judging session. Four Sweepstakes and four Runners-up are selected in each Division.


Professional Society AFTERNOON Judging

Some 100 professional societies and other organizations present awards at the GSDSEF. Each provides its own judges and set its own criteria for awards.

Some 100 Professional Societies and other organizations present awards at the GSDSEF. Each provides its own judges and set its own criteria for awards. Professional Societies judge student projects on the afternoon of judging day.

In order to participate, one person for the Professional Society must agree to act as a point of contact for the GSDSEF. This person is responsible for recruiting judges for that Professional Society, and reporting their selected winners to the GSDSEF. Awards may be then left with the GSDSEF for distribution directly to students, or the Professional Society may arrange another method to present their awards.

For more information, or to sign up your Professional Society, please contact Adina M. Sobo.