Register to be a judge at the 71st State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida STEM Competition – A world-class competition that showcases the highest level of student achievement in scientific research.
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Join your colleagues on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland, Florida to support the young scientists of the State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida – STEM Competition. (Please forward this email to interested colleagues).
By volunteering for only one day, you can play an important role in encouraging these students to become the future science and engineering leaders of tomorrow. Judging will take place at The RP Funding Center starting at 8:00 AM and lasting through 5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 1, 2026
A Category Place Award Judge must have the following qualifications:
· Have related professional STEM experience beyond receiving their B.A., B.S., or Master’s degree, OR
· Have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent (D.O., Ed.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., etc.), OR
· Be a current graduate student with research experience
· Must agree to the Ethics Statement
· Must be transparent regarding any conflicts of interest
· Must review the Policies and Procedures for Judging at the SSEF of Florida
Judges may include university faculty and scientists, industrial engineers and scientists, representatives of private and federal research centers and agencies, medical researchers, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students (Junior Section).
Ethics Statement
I hereby acknowledge that by submitting this application, I agree to serve as a judge for the State Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) of Florida.
· I agree to act in a positive and ethical manner in which each student encountered is treated fairly and respectfully. Privileged information or ideas that are obtained through my volunteer service will be kept confidential by me and I will not use such information or ideas nor disclose such information or ideas to third parties.
· I agree to disclose all conflicts of interest resulting from direct competitive, collaborative or other relationships with any of the students and to recuse myself from judging in such circumstances.
· I acknowledge that I agree to protect all SSEF participants from harassment and sexual harassment by another SSEF participant or other person for any reason including, but not limited to: age, national origin, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, ancestry and/or veteran status.
· I understand the FFFS’s responsibility to investigate such claims.
· I agree to notify the Chair of Judging immediately if I become aware of any circumstance that would potentially compromise my ability to attend the event or evaluate finalists’ projects.