Evaluating 500 of Canada’s best young scientists requires judges with specific expertise to ensure that participants receive the highest-quality feedback on their exceptional projects.
Hosted at the University of Lethbridge through the local host organization, the Southern Alberta Technology Council (SATC), this national event is a program of Youth Science Canada and strongly supported by corporate, community, federal, provincial and city organizations.
While Golsteyn, who leads the Cancer Cell Laboratory at the U of L, is a talented researcher and committed volunteer, he can’t do this alone. Three hundred judges are being sought to make sure the participants get the highest-quality feedback.
There are three qualification levels for judges, including those with master’s degrees or greater in sciences, those with professional diplomas such as engineering or veterinary medicine, and those with professional diplomas and experience in a science and technology-related field.
Judges are required for only one day (May 14) of the week-long event.
Judges with French language skills are also especially welcomed.
To date, the U of L community has stepped up to commit more than 60 judges, and the overall tally of committed judging volunteers has passed 150, but Golsteyn says there is still a need for judges from a variety of backgrounds including health sciences, math, and digital arts.
“Our University has a leadership role for science in Southern Alberta. The values of the Canada-Wide Science Fair are perfectly aligned with our values of education, mentorship and research,” Golsteyn said. “Being a Judge is an excellent way to share these values.”
“Finding 300 judges for the CWSF is no small feat. We are half way there and we would like to build on this momentum. Plans are in place to solicit volunteers and judges from a variety of organizations in Lethbridge and area, and from across the province. The Science Fair competition date (14 May) will be a truly memorable experience. We will have 300 expert judges meeting 500 expert students, which certainly electrifies the atmosphere in the exhibition hall. I am looking forward to engaging the U of L and broader community as judges and volunteers to share this experience and to support science in our country. ”
Volunteer Information
Judges are required for only one day (May 14) of the week-long event.
Judges with French language skills are also especially welcomed.
To date, the U of L community has stepped up to commit more than 60 judges, and the overall tally of committed judging volunteers has passed 150, but Golsteyn says there is still a need for judges from a variety of backgrounds including health sciences, math, and digital arts.
“Our University has a leadership role for science in Southern Alberta. The values of the Canada-Wide Science Fair are perfectly aligned with our values of education, mentorship and research,” Golsteyn said. “Being a Judge is an excellent way to share these values.”
“Finding 300 judges for the CWSF is no small feat. We are half way there and we would like to build on this momentum. Plans are in place to solicit volunteers and judges from a variety of organizations in Lethbridge and area, and from across the province. The Science Fair competition date (14 May) will be a truly memorable experience. We will have 300 expert judges meeting 500 expert students, which certainly electrifies the atmosphere in the exhibition hall. I am looking forward to engaging the U of L and broader community as judges and volunteers to share this experience and to support science in our country. ”
Volunteer Information
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a judge for the upcoming Canada-Wide Science Fair, please e-mail Dr. Roy Golsteyn for more information at roy.golsteyn@youthscience.ca.
In addition to judges, volunteers are required to assist with a variety of hosting duties, and there will be a specific need for those with bilingual capabilities. For more information on how you can volunteer, please email admin@satclethbridge.ca or visit this website: http://cwsf.youthscience.ca/volunteer-registration[RB1]
Background Information
The fair will feature more than 400 outstanding science projects created by students from grades seven through 12 who have been selected from more than 100 regional competitions across the country.
Most projects are presented by individual students, some projects are presented by pairs. A list of previous award recipients and their project titles may be found here: http://cwsf.youthscience.ca/award-recipients
Approximately 1100 participants including finalists, delegates, judges, sponsors and dignitaries will be involved in this week-long event.
CWSF participants representing each province will be housed in student residences on campus at the University, where many of the activities will take place. Included in the event are opening ceremonies, a full day of judging, hands-on science activities, visits to featured southern Alberta tourism destinations and a gala awards ceremony and banquet.
The 2013 CWSF will showcase southern Alberta’s culture, industry, research and educational facilities including the U of L, Lethbridge College and the Canada-Alberta Agriculture Research Station. Its success will be enhanced by the involvement of many community organizations and individuals who will come together to make the entire science fair experience a memorable event for participants.
In addition to judges, volunteers are required to assist with a variety of hosting duties, and there will be a specific need for those with bilingual capabilities. For more information on how you can volunteer, please email admin@satclethbridge.ca or visit this website: http://cwsf.youthscience.ca/volunteer-registration[RB1]
Background Information
The fair will feature more than 400 outstanding science projects created by students from grades seven through 12 who have been selected from more than 100 regional competitions across the country.
Most projects are presented by individual students, some projects are presented by pairs. A list of previous award recipients and their project titles may be found here: http://cwsf.youthscience.ca/award-recipients
Approximately 1100 participants including finalists, delegates, judges, sponsors and dignitaries will be involved in this week-long event.
CWSF participants representing each province will be housed in student residences on campus at the University, where many of the activities will take place. Included in the event are opening ceremonies, a full day of judging, hands-on science activities, visits to featured southern Alberta tourism destinations and a gala awards ceremony and banquet.
The 2013 CWSF will showcase southern Alberta’s culture, industry, research and educational facilities including the U of L, Lethbridge College and the Canada-Alberta Agriculture Research Station. Its success will be enhanced by the involvement of many community organizations and individuals who will come together to make the entire science fair experience a memorable event for participants.
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