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Volunteers/Judges

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the MS Science and Engineering Fair (MSEF)!

    • The Region V MSEF  is grateful to all those who support the efforts toward assisting young people in their scientific and engineering research pursuits.  Teachers, parents, mentors and supervising researchers enrich the experience of the young scientists every year. Of course, the fair competition is fully dependent on volunteers and judges.  Volunteers assist registration, display and safety checks.  Judges review and score the research and presentations of the young scientists.
    • In an effort to prepare our students for a more globally competitive science fair, Region V MSEF has adopted the judging criteria  set forth by the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.
    • Judging criteria for EXPERIMENTAL projects
    • Judging criteria for ENGINEERING projects

 

February 10, 2026 at the Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville MSU Campus.
Region V MSEF Upper Fair (6-12 grade) - Register to judge or volunteer by January 31, 2026

April 14, 2026 at the Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville MSU Campus.
Region V MSEF Lower Fair (K-5 grade) - Register to judge or volunteer by March 31, 2026

Eligibility requirements for judges

  • Eligibility requirements for Lower Fair judges (grades K-5):
    College students and those who hold college/university degrees or industrial experience.
  • Eligibility requirements for Upper Fair judges (grades 6-12):
    Qualified category judges are upper level college students and those who hold college/university degrees or industrial experience. Best of Fair judges should have a Master’s Degree, Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree OR related professional experience to judge projects in grades 9-12. Fair staff work to align area of expertise with the category judged.

Category Descriptions

Sign Up to Volunteer or Judge

Judge Registration - click here

Volunteer Registration - click here

What should I do if I have to cancel judging and volunteering?
As professionals, we realize that sometimes meetings or conflicts arise on the dates of the science fair. If you sign up to volunteer/judge and realize you have a conflict, please notify the Fair Director at sciencefair.msstate@gmail.com.,, at least 48 hours prior to the Fair day. We would greatly appreciate if  you could send someone in  your place.