This is an opportunity for public and private middle school students (grades 6–8) in the Tuscaloosa area. Winners may go on to participate in the Central Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Next STEM Showcase: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Congratulations to all 2025 STEM Showcase participants!
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This is an opportunity for public and private middle school students (grades 6–8) in the Tuscaloosa area. Winners may go on to participate in the Central Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Biology
Chemistry
Engineering
Environmental
& Earth Sciences
Mathematics
& Computer Science
Medicine
& Health Science
Physical Sciences (including space)
Behavioral
& Social Sciences
Energy & Transportation
Just what the judges are looking for.
Judging criteria for science projects:
I. Research Question
II. Design and Methodology
III. Execution: Data Collection, Analysis & Interpretation
IV. Creativity
V. Presentation
Judging criteria for engineering projects:
I. Research Problem
II. Design and Methodology
III. Execution: Construction and Testing
IV. Creativity
V. Presentation
Become a mentor or a judge.
UA faculty, staff and graduate student volunteers are needed to serve as mentors and judges.
Mentor Commitment
- Connect with STEM Showcase team and visit schools
- Guide & advise project development
- Timeline: September–February
Judging Commitment
- Judge projects via provided ISEF criteria on day of Showcase
- Attend prepatory judges meeting via Zoom
- Timeline: January–February
Want to know more?
Contact us!
Andrea Ziegler
Director for Community Education
amziegler@ua.edu
(205) 348-9854
Lauren Bingham
Program Coordinator for Community Education
lgsmith3@ua.edu
(205) 348-6493