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 with the National Science Teaching Association
On behalf of the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), we would like to request your assistance in providing scientific expertise toward national competitions in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
INCENTIVES
- Honorarium
- Professional Development Certificate
TIME COMMITMENT
- 6-15 Hours Total Evaluating Projects
- Training Calls/Virtual Discussion
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 Web Based Judges Orientation Call (call will be recorded) |
| Wednesday, February 4 | Judging opens |
| Wednesday, February 11 | By 12pm EST Remaining 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 Web Based Call with Video/Access to Round II Projects (call 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 you or someone you know is interested in submitting an application to participate as a competition virtual judge, please respond to the online form ASAP.
Note: Potential judges with a Ph.D. or Ed.D. have the opportunity for an in-person judging event held on Sunday, March 1.