For Judges
Every year, science fairs offer thousands of students in BC and the Yukon the opportunity to develop original scientific research, innovative projects and 21st Century learning skills. Students who develop science fair projects enjoy project-based learning that extends science beyond the classroom and encourages curiosity about topics of personal interest. The finalists of our provincial/territorial science fairs receive awards, scholarships and recognition for their achievements. Finalist status is also a prerequisite for competition at the Canada Wide Science Fair.
Judging is the highlight of the science fair experience for many students. Students love the opportunity to exchange ideas with specialists in their field. In return, most judges find talking with science fair participants to be a very positive experience. The energy, enthusiasm and inspiration students bring to their projects is contagious.
Important Dates 2025
January 1 Registration opens
March 1 Registration closes
March 8 Central Interior BC Science Exhibition (CISE) 2025 held at UNBC
Judge Role
Step 1: Register
Registration opens January 1, 2025 and closes March 1, 2025. Registration information includes contact details and questions about experience, qualifications, preferences (age categories, topics of interest), and availability, and should take approximately 5 minutes to complete.
Step 2: Interview Students
You will interview students, ask questions, assign scores to projects and document written feedback to students. Details about student interviews and scoring will be provided.
Resources
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Judging Rubric
FAQs
Do I need to be from the Central Interior region to judge at a regional fair?
Not at all! Other regions in BC and the Yukon also require judges. Please reach out to the regional science fair in your area to see if they need help.
How will you assign projects to judges?
You will be assigned to judge student projects based on the availability, expertise and preferences you submitted during your registration.
Do I need to be an expert to be a judge?
No! We welcome all judges and can provide training to support you. Inexperienced judges are sometimes assigned to younger grade levels and less complex projects.
Will students see my scores for their project?
No, students do not receive judge scoring. Judge scoring is used as a guide for judge discussions, to support decision-making about awards and finalists. You will be asked to provide written feedback for students to help them learn and improve their projects moving forward.