*Judge registration is open now*
Click here to register online to judge!
Each year, SASEF needs about 100 category and special award judges. In the past, scientists, engineers and teachers in and around Knoxville have participated. Most judges work in pairs.
If you have never been a judge, but would like more information about joining our team of volunteers, please read through the information below. If you have further questions please contact Jan Coley at coleyjan@gmail.com.
*Please note that all judges will be required to become a “covered adult” under UT’s Programs for Minors policy (University of Tennessee System Safety Policy SA0575). This will require you to complete a background check and training in a timely manner
Judges Guide
Read through this Judge’s Guide to learn more about the judging expectations, project categories, awards, and a tentative schedule for judging day.
Judging Rubric
Here is an example of a past year’s Judging Rubric.
Timeline for Judges
November-December
Contacted by judge supervisor
January
Register online as a judge (at this time you indicate your preferences for judging – age group, discipline, etc.)
You will be emailed instructions on how to complete the UTK Programs for Minors background check and training. Please complete in a timely manner.
End of February
Student applications due
Mid-March
Judge assignments completed and judges notified
Monday, March 29 (tentative)
Judging Day for the 2021 Virtual SASEF. All items below hosted on a virtual platform.
- 12:30-1:00 pm: Judge assembly for instructions
- 1:00-1:15 pm: Welcome and announcements
- 1:15-5:00 pm: Judges interview students
- 5:00-7:00 pm: Judges submit score sheets, judges for each category meet to choose category winner and recommend projects for higher awards
- 7:00-9:00 pm: Lead judges meet to choose final winners
Tuesday, March 30 (tentative)
Awards ceremony, all judges invited
Location: hosted on a virtual platform
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm