Students from across Canada were feeling the heat Tuesday as they showcased their projects to a diverse team of 340 judges for the Canada Wide Science Fair.
Judging criteria is based on a few areas. Scientific thought and understanding, originality and creativity, and communication.
Judges said this fair gives students a great opportunity.
“I’m looking forward to the different projects and also the individual students at different levels. It’s fun to see the kids that are just starting out and the ones that are ready to go into university,” said Brad Gom, CWSF judge.
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Each student spoke with about four to five judges and spent about 20 minutes to half an hour with each of them. From there, the judges averaged out their scores and discussed the final rankings.
Coordinators have changed the way competitors get feed back from the judging process. Last year it was a written review, this year it was made more personal.
“We’re having three minutes of oral feedback from each of the judges at the end of their judging session. They can say a couple of positive things that they really liked, then perhaps one thing that the student might like to think about should they bring a project back next year,” said Judith Soon, CWSF national judge and chief.
One student said that he found going through the judging process insightful.
“You get to talk to someone who actually knows what you’re talking about and get good feedback and stuff so you’ll know where to go next with your work,” said Adam Noble, a student at CWSF.
While students were busy showcasing their hard work, Soon said that she was happy with the judges she’s dealt with in Lethbridge.
“I’m so impressed with Southern Alberta. They’ve committed and they’ve stayed and they’re all here very enthusiastic with the students.”
The winners will be announced Thursday afternoon. The public viewing of the projects will continue Thursday and Friday morning.
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