Science Fair Judges Needed 2/3/09

Mae Smythe Elementary in Pasadena ISD needs “real scientists” and “local community members” to help conduct judging the 2008 school science fair. We would love volunteers from your organization to be a part of this event which helps inspire youth to pursue careers in math and science. The school science fair spans from third through fourth grade. Five students will be selected to compete at the district level; two from each grade level and one wild card. Student products range from simple experiments to consumer science to complex projects.

The commitment is only one or two hours anytime during the fair, which will take place continuously from 9:00am to 2:00pm on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009.

Where: Mae Smythe Elementary
2202 Pasadena Blvd. Pasadena, TX 77502
When: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Description: Interact with students [in this case third through fifth graders] who have completed a Science Project for their school. Personal background and qualities that provide a great base for a rewarding experience include:

• Enjoy children and have patience and some tolerance for their playfulness.
• An interest in the broad field of science and an enjoyment in sharing knowledge.
• An ability to be amazed at the creativity and energy of untrained minds.
• A willingness to share [an hour or two] at the Science Fair mentoring the participants.

The Science Fair is not really (about) judging and choosing a winner. Someone has to win and sometimes it is tough to select only one. But all the students need to win in the sense that their efforts are recognized, their interests nurtured and their curiosity rewarded and channeled along productive avenues. The judges really need to be more mentors than judges

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Mr. Chris Cabana at ccabana@pasadenaisd.org or (713) 740-0728.