Thank you for your interest in serving as an invention judge for the Chicago Student Invention Convention, and soon to be Illinois Student Invention Convention!

We seek judges to review student-submitted invention videos. This video review will take place on your own schedule from Fri 3/17 -Fri 3/24 to view and score the videos, via ZFairs, our online judging platform.

Student pitch videos are typically 4-6 minutes in length and will showcase the invention prototype students created and designed to solve a problem they identified in their own lives. Students demonstrate the prototype, describe their invention process, and pitch the usefulness of their product.

Judges typically receive a batch of 3-8 videos to watch, though you can request more in the Questions/Comments section of this form, if desired.

After reviewing and scoring their assigned videos, on Saturday, March 25th at 10 am CST, judges can log in to the virtual live event to meet students, ask questions about their projects, and provide live feedback.

Judge training (a remote, self-scheduled training video), registration links, and further event details will be available at the end of February 2023.

Unless you hear otherwise from us directly, signing up on this form serves as our approval and your commitment to judging at the virtual event.

First Name *

Last Name *

Select affiliation with sponsoring company *

Name of Company or Institution *

Position/Title *

Email *

Phone *

Secondary Email (Optional)

If you change jobs, we may lose touch! Please provide an email address where you can continue to receive notifications of future CSIC opportunities

I affirm that I am over 18 years old *

Yes, I am over 18

Select which field(s) you have experience in *

If selected "Other," please describe below.

How would you describe what you do to an elementary or middle school student? *

Please list any other relevant experience

Examples: Past judging experience (CSIC, Science Fair, Science Olympiad, etc.); experience in the fields of innovation, entrepreneurship, or STEM; experience working with youth etc.

Please select which one applies to you. *

I have been a volunteer judge for CSIC in the past.
This is my first year as a volunteer judge for CSIC.

How did you hear about this judging opportunity?

Select all that apply:

I have been a CSIC classroom mentor in the past
I am not/have not been a mentor

There are some virtual opportunities to mentor, but for our records where are you located? *

Save the Date

I understand that I will receive a link to a Judge Training Video at the end of February 2023. I am expected to watch the training video and complete action items like signing up for the virtual judging platform, Z-Fairs, prior to March 14, 2023. *

Yes, I understand

I understand that on Friday, March 17, 2023, I will receive an assignment of 3 (minimum) - 8 (maximum) student pitch videos (at ~4-6 minutes each) to review between Friday 3/17 - Saturday 3/25. Scores are due by 2pm CST on Saturday 3/25. *

Yes, I understand

I understand that the virtual showcase will be Saturday, March 25th at 10:00 am online. I will log on and meet with my assigned students to ask them questions and provide live feedback on their invention. *

Yes, I understand and can attend.
I am currently unsure if I would be able to attend this portion.

The virtual event will take place from around 10am to noon.

While judging will take place virtually on Saturday, March 25th, we also invite you to celebrate with us and the student winners at our in-person showcase and awards ceremony on Saturday, April 29th at Illinois Tech. While this is completely optional, let us know if you are interested in learning more and attending. *

Yes, I'd love to learn more and potentially attend the in-person celebration.
No, I am not interested in learning more and attending at this time.

Questions? Comments?

Invention Judge Sign-Up

Save the Date

Search

Quick Links

Categories

Subscribe To Our Newsletter