Judges needed for Carver Science Fair

Posted by on January 13, 2006

You are invited to serve as a judge at the 27th annual George Washington Carver Science Fair, a city-wide initiative to cultivate academic and interpersonal achievement in Philadelphia youth.

The Carver Science Fair encourages urban youth to pursue academic accomplishment, careers in science, civic involvement, and character development. Jointly sponsored by The School District and The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Temple University, and the Academy of Natural Sciences, the Fair is open to all Philadelphia public, charter, parochial, and private school students in grades four through twelve. Since its inception in 1979, over 18,000 students have participated in the Carver Science Fair and have, in many cases, moved on to compete in the Delaware Valley Science Fair.

As in previous years, the judging day includes a continental breakfast, a brief introduction to the fair, project evaluations through the morning, a buffet lunch, the opportunity to network with colleagues, and individual student interviews. Judges also receive free parking.

The dates, times, and locations of this year?s judging activities are:

Grades 4 through 6
Tuesday, February 28, 2006 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
The Academy of Natural Sciences, 19th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Grades 7 through 12
Tuesday, March 7, 2006, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
McGonigle Hall at Temple University, Broad Street & Montgomery Ave.

If you can serve as a Carver Science Fair judge on either or both of the Fair dates, please visit http://www.temple.edu/carversciencefair and complete the on-line judge?s registration form under the judges information section. You will receive an electronic confirmation and further details as the Carver Science Fair approaches.

If you know of other individuals who might like to participate, please forward this e-mail to potential judges. The Carver Science Fair continually seeks to expand its pool of eligible and available judges. A science fair judge need not be employed in a science or education field but should possess a comfortable background in science, appreciate science education, and be committed to the well-being of children and youth.

Thank you, in advance, for your interest in the George Washington Carver Science Fair. For additional details or information, please contact Dr. Kathy Fadigan, Judges Chairperson, at kfadigan@temple.edu.

Sincerely,

The George Washington Carver Science Fair Committee