Established in 1994, the St. Maarten Science Fair Foundation promotes STEAM education among local youth through Science Week, the annual science fair, robotics activities, and other learning programs ...
Science Week 2026: Call for Judges
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St. Maarten Science Fair Foundation
#113117
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Summary
The St Maarten Science Fair Foundation is looking for Judges to evaluate the submitted STEAM projects of the students on March 12th, 2026.
Detailed description
Judging is a highlight for students at the Science Fair as it allows them to not only share their work but also exchange ideas with experts within their interested field and get constructive feedback on their projects.
Science Week 2026, themed "Innovate for Wellbring" will be held from March 9, 2026, to March 13 2026, with its award ceremony on March 21, 2026.
Judging for the annual Science Fair is scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 12, 2026, starting from 3:30 pm. A preliminary virtual session of max 45 min is scheduled in the week prior to the Fair.
To be eligible to judge, persons should have at least a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent expertise) in science, technology, environmental science, or a related discipline.
Projects will be judged according to
- Research question (scientific thought)
- Design and Methodology (skill)
- Data Collection, Analysis & Interpretation (thoroughness)
- Presentation (clarity)
- Originality & Creativity.
Why Volunteer?
- By volunteering as a judge, you contribute helping students develop their analytical skills and display their findings using the scientific method
- Assist students with valuable experience in communicating the purpose, process, and results of their projects in a structured way
- Contribute to building students’ communication skills they will use in their formal education and future careers
- Provide constructive feedback, helping students improve their future projects
- Encourage young students to pursue their interests in science
We look forward to your participation!
About St. Maarten Science Fair Foundation
Established in 1994, the St. Maarten Science Fair Foundation promotes STEAM education among local youth through Science Week, the annual science fair, robotics activities, and other learning programs. Our science fair invites students ages 12–18 to apply the scientific method and present their projects individually or in teams of two.