Volunteers needed for science fair judging

Cody Hughes snagged top honors in the 9–12 division at the 2012 Illinois Jr Academy of Science fair
Cody Hughes snagged top honors in the 9–12 division at the 2012 Illinois Jr Academy of Science fair

Help inspire the next generation of chemists by volunteering for any of  three (3) (III) upcoming opportunities.

  1. Missouri Tri-county Regional Science and Engineering Fair Saturday, February 23, 9am – 12pm St Charles Community College, College Student Center (map) K-4 participation awards distributed. Judging for grades 5-8 grades, 9-12, honors 9-12 Free judges' breakfast 8-9
  2. Illinois Jr Academy of Sciences Regional Science Fair Saturday, March 23, 9:30am – 1:00pm Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL, in the Morris University Center Morris University Center is #8 on campus map. Park in lot E. The SIUE regional fair hosts over 200 of the finest 5th through 12th grade student projects from a ten-county area. Meet at 9:30 am; judging 10 am to 1 pm for grades 5-8, 9-12, honors 9-12. Light judges’ buffet available.
  3. Greater St Louis Science Fair Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 3pm – 9pm Queeny Park Recreation Complex off Weidman Rd, Ballwin, MO (map) — Elementary (K-5) Participation Awards distributed to chemistry-related projects. Three people needed for about 1 hour each between 3 pm and 8 pm. No judging involved. — Secondary (6-12) judging of chemistry-related projects 3-8:30 pm (please come for at least 2.5 hours> Secondary judges must be present at 8:30 pm to pick winners. Dinner for judges is free at site (5-6 pm).

Volunteer by contacting Sheryl J. Loux at 636-237-5149 or sjloux@gmail.com