BENEFITS
- National Recognition
- Professional Development
- Enhance your CV/Resume
- Engage in the K-12 Science Community
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Evaluate K-12 student projects for the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Competition
On behalf of Toshiba and National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), we would like to request your assistance in providing scientific expertise as a judge in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for the national Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision competition.
INCENTIVES
- Honorarium
- Professional Development Certificate
Judge Orientation Information
The Judge Orientation: Round 1 was held on January 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend. PLEASE NOTE in the table below, our timeline has changed. The judging portal will not open until February 10 due to the severe weather.
Orientation Slides: 2026 ExploraVision Judge Orientation Round 1 Jan 28
Recording: Recording 2026 ExploraVision Judge Orientation meeting
Updated Judging Schedule
Before completing the application to be a judge, please check your schedule/calendar and confirm that you are available to be a judge during the judging event in its entirety, including the discussion meetings held on the Saturday.
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, January 28 | 7pm EST Zoom Judges Orientation Call (will be recorded) |
| Tuesday, February 10 | Judging opens |
| Saturday, February 14 | By 12pm EST Half of Round 1 Judges Scores are due |
| Wednesday, February 18 | By 12pm EST Remaining Round 1 Judges Scores are due |
| Wednesday, February 18 | 7pm EST Zoom Judge Training for Round II (will be recorded) |
Judges must read and be prepared to discuss the Top projects from the February 18 refreshed list on Saturday, February 28.
Note: Failure to participate in the judging discussions will forfeit honoraria for work related to the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Judging Panel
Saturday, February 28 |
Online Zoom with Breakouts |
|---|---|
| Educators Schedule | |
| 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST | 4 - 6, all regions |
| 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM EST | 7 - 9, all regions |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM EST | 10 - 12, all regions |
| 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM EST | K - 3, all regions |
If someone you know is interested in becoming a judge, please share the following link by February 6, 2026:
https://nsta.secure-platform.com/judging-portal