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Is ISEF good for college?
The ISEF (International Science and Engineering Fair) is the most prestigious science fair for high school students in the country, and its name is well known among colleges and the scientific community. Students who do well in ISEF always have a mentor.
What do ISEF judges look for?
Look for evidence of laboratory, field or theoretical work, not just library research or gadgeteering. * Judges should keep in mind that competing in a science fair is not only a competition, but an educational and motivating experience for the students.
How do you qualify for Regeneron ISEF?
Students in grades 9-12 or equivalent must compete in a Regeneron ISEF affiliated science fair and win the right to attend Regeneron ISEF. Each affiliated fair may send a pre-determined number of projects to ISEF (as calculated by participation and high school population) to compete in 21 different categories.
What are the criteria for judging?
Creating criteria for judging a contest with examples
- Fresh point of view.
- Originality.
- Ideas and concepts.
- Word limit (if any)
- Grammar.
- Unique writing style.
- Creativity.
- Descriptive language.
How do you judge a science exhibition?
Judging Criteria for Science Projects
- Research Question (10 points)
- Design and Methodology (15 points)
- Execution: Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation (20 points)
- Creativity (20 points)
- Presentation (35 points)
How many judges are there in the ISEF competition?
There are over 1,000 ISEF judges each year, and each has a PhD and/or at least six years of relevant experience. Each project is judged at least four times during the competition.
How do I get into ISEF?
To have a shot at attending ISEF, first you’ll need to decide on a science or engineering project and find a mentor (usually a professor or professional who’s an expert in the field). Students who do well in ISEF always have a mentor.
What is an ISEF special award organization?
Each year more than 50 professional organizations affiliate with Regeneron ISEF as Special Award Sponsors to provide awards from their respective organizations. Special Award Organizations (SAO’s) recruit their own judges to choose the winners of their awards.
How much do Regeneron ISEF winners get paid?
The winner of the Regeneron ISEF receives a $75,000 award, and the next top two winners each receive $50,000. In total, more than 600 awards are given out each year, with most prizes ranging from $3,000 to $500.