Volunteer

Mentors commit to a regular cadence of meetings (2 to 3 times per month), supporting students through their research project and into their presentation preparation. Options include a BIPOC mentorship focus. Most mentorship meetings can be conducted virtually. Mentors help students envision their STEM futures.

Most mentor relationships begin in the fall or early winter.

Opportunity currently closed.

MSEF relies on STEM professionals in academia, industry and current teachers with a range content expertise to support the SRC process for student projects across the state. The Scientific Review Committee reviews project plans and paperwork for safety and scientific integrity. This assignment is fully remote with work available on a flexible schedule.

Fall recruitment. Email [email protected].

Opportunity currently closed.

Students have questions! Volunteers serve as a sounding board, providing feedback to students who are identifying their project scope or in the midst of their research. This can be a one-hour commitment to either one student or for an entire class. This opportunity is primarily virtual.

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Serve as a sounding board for high school students practicing their presentations in advance of the State Fair. Feedback is provided on presentation style and communication skills. This is typically a 2 hour commitment in the late winter/early spring.

2025 dates: January 29th and/or February 13th from 6-8 p.m.

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Judges review student projects at the Regional and/or State Science Fairs (Middle and High School). They devote approximately 4 hours to review student presentations and assess students on the basis of provided rubrics. Feedback from STEM professionals is invaluable to students presenting their work.

Learn more at www.scifair.com/judge