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.
Congratulations to all 2023 STEM Showcase participants!
Tell us your idea.
Students may submit an individual project or work with up to three team members. Faculty, staff, and graduate students from The University of Alabama STEM disciplines will be available to mentor participants and help guide project ideas. Mentors will communicate with students through a teacher at their school.
Just what the judges are looking for.
Judging criteria for science projects:
I. Research Question (10 pts)
II. Design and Methodology (15 pts)
III. Execution: Data Collection, Analysis & Interpretation (20 pts)
IV. Creativity (20 pts)
V. Presentation (35 pts)
Judging criteria for engineering projects:
I. Research Problem (10 pts)
II. Design and Methodology (15 pts)
III. Execution: Construction and Testing (20 pts)
IV. Creativity (20 pts)
V. Presentation (35 pts)
Become a mentor or 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–January
Judging Commitment
• Judge video submissions via provided ISEF criteria
• Attend prepatory judges meeting
• Timeline: January 17–29
Want to know more?
Use the form below to contact Andrea Ziegler, program director.
The STEM Showcase is made possible by:
