Tri-County Science & Technology High School Fair Seeks Judges for 2026 Online Fair

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. - EntSun -- The Tri-County Science & Technology High School Fair is expanding its volunteer judge corps for the 2026 online fair and is actively recruiting qualified judges with strong backgrounds in science and technology. The virtual judging format allows experts to evaluate pre-recorded student presentations and written documentation from home or office, at a pace that suits their schedule.

Key facts

- We are seeking judges with deep subject matter knowledge and experience in teaching, research, government, or industry.

- This online fair is the only one in New York State that attracts the greatest number, breadth, depth, and diversity of qualified technical professionals who evaluate exhibits remotely and provide constructive feedback to students across multiple STEM categories.

- Current registered judges include more than 225 technical professionals from more than 120 organizations across 28 states, spanning academia, industry, research, government, non-profits, and medical facilities. A full list of judging organizations and participating institutions can be found on the official judges' site.

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- Participating schools nominate high school students from Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties in New York competing in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical/Social Psychology, Earth/Space Science, Engineering/Technology, Environmental Science, Health/Nutrition, Math/Computers, Medicine and Medical Science & Technology, Physics, and Physiological/Experimental Psychology.

Dates to note

- Registration deadline for judges: March 20, 2026.
- Online judging window: April 13–April 20, 2026.
- Each judge can assess 3 to 10 exhibits within their area of expertise by evaluating video presentations and supporting documentation.
- Awards to be announced live on the Judges website, Saturday, April 25.

Judge qualifications
- Strong background in science and technology.
- Experience in teaching, research, government, or industry.
- Ability to evaluate exhibits objectively and provide constructive feedback.
- Passion for supporting student learning and growth in STEM.

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How to register
- Interested individuals should visit the Tri-County Science & Technology High School Fair Judges' Website to register and learn more at https://tinyurl.com/tcsf-judges-home

The Tri-County Science & Technology High School Fair is organized by the non-profit Putnam Children's Discovery Center. Since 1994, the fair has celebrated student STEM achievement by connecting young researchers with seasoned professionals from academia, industry, government, and healthcare. Since 2020, the fair has been online and invites judges from across the country to help inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers while promoting rigorous, evidence-based evaluation of student projects.