INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Education Foundation of Indian River County is seeking judges for the upcoming Indian River Regional Science & Engineering Fair on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Gifford Middle School.
Volunteers are needed to judge elementary (K-5th) and secondary projects (6th-12th) in the following categories: botany, biochemistry, environmental sciences, physics and team biological.
Research scientists and business professionals are encouraged to sign up on-line by visiting the Education Foundation’s website www.edfoundationirc.org.
Elementary judges are required to have a basic understanding of the scientific method and an appreciation of young scientists who may have soft voices. Secondary judges are required to have an advanced degree or related work experience in the scientific fields of study.
More than 200 educational enthusiasts volunteer during the fair weekend to plan, organize and judge the fair. This one-of-a-kind academic event has become one of the most successful science fairs in the State of Florida due to the tremendous support of the community.
Over 600 students from public, private, parochial, and homeschools will compete for scholarships and academic prizes. The event is supported through private donations and grants from the George E. Warren Corporation, Quail Valley Charities, Syngenta, Wells Fargo, RBC Bank, Publix Supermarkets Charities, Pro Spine, and Paul Jaquin and Sons, Inc.
The public is encouraged to attend the public viewing the day of the fair from 11a.m. to Noon.
To learn more about the Education Foundation of Indian River County and the schedule of events for the fair, visit the Foundation’s website or call Cynthia or Mary at (772) 564-0034.
