How is Judging Organized?

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How Is Judging Organized?

Judges that participate in the SORSE Fair, meet at the beginning of the day to review policy for evaluating student’s exhibits. The main points include the importance of respecting student’s growth and depth of investigation balanced by the student’s age. This fair needs the help and advice of the judges through all stages of evaluation. We ask that judges also make recommendations for specialized awards and the selection of exhibitors that will go on to the next fair, NWSE.
Best of Category' Awards

Category awards may include 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention in each of the 17 categories. Judges may elect not to present all awards in each category.
Special Awards

• There are Special Awards in certain categories and divisions. The exact nature and quantity of awards depends upon organizations which elect to present Special Awards.
• ISEF Finalists and Alternates. Two students from grades 9-12 will be selected to present their individual research projects in competition at the 58th International Science & Engineering Fair to be held May 13-18, 2007 in Albuqurque, New Mexico. Finalists will receive financial awards to pay expenses for their trip. In addition, two alternates will also be selected. Alternates qualify to attend ISEF as observers. Expenses will be their responsibility.
• The Finalist judges may/may not elect to also select a top-placing team in the Senior Division to attend ISEF as Team Finalists. In this case, they will also receives financial awards for their trip.
• Top Junior Division Exhibitors. Awards will be presented to the two projects in the Junior division (5th-8th grade) selected as the most outstanding projects.
• Outstanding School Award. A special presentation will be made to an outstanding participating school. Presentation will be based on school size, number of exhibitors, quantity and type of awards, and quality of work.