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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.

2023-2024 STEM Key Showcase Dates

October 16th, 2023:
1st “Meet-Up” on UA Campus with mentors

November 13th, 2023:
2nd “Meet-Up” on UA Campus with mentors

January 17th, 2024: 1st
Final “Meet-Up” on UA Campus with mentors

February 3rd, 2024:
STEM Showcase at the Bryant Conference Center

Congratulations to all 2023 STEM Showcase participants!

Tell us your idea.

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 monthly with schools
• Guide & advise project development
• Timeline: September–February

Judging Commitment

• Judge video submissions via provided ISEF criteria
• Attend prepatory judges meeting
• Timeline: January-February

Want to know more?
Contact us!

Andrea Ziegler

Director for Community Education
amziegler@ua.edu
(205) 348-9854

Jake Peterson

Assistant Director for Community Education
jtpeterson2@ua.edu
(205) 348-9854