Judges should proceed to Wells Commons on the first floor.

We’ll give judges an overview of the day and set the stage for a great event.

Judges will go to their assigned tables to meet the other people on their team. Lead Judges will distribute paperwork and facilitate the team as they make a plan for the morning.

Half of the projects will be judged from 9:00 to 10:15. Students in round 1 should be at their posters during this time. Judges will approach students, who can describe their projects and then answer questions.

Judges get a chance to recharge while the second group of students prepares for their judging round.

The remaining projects will be judged from 9:00 to 10:15. Students in round 2 should be at their posters during this time. Judges will approach students, who can describe their projects and then answer questions.

Judges should return to Wells Commons on the first floor to grab lunch in preparation for discussing the projects they saw that morning.

Lead Judges will facilitate a discussion about the top projects in the category and whether any of the projects should be nominated for special awards or ISEF.

Each lead judge will submit their team’s ballot to MSSF staff. If a project in their category is nominated for ISEF, we ask the Lead Judge to stay to discuss the project (or choose another volunteer from the team to represent them).

Teachers and students will gather to celebrate the day. Judges are welcome to watch the live-streamed awards. We will also provide a place to watch on campus.