Calling scientists and engineers...
"It was really rewarding and enjoyable - thank you!"
- Judge, National Science & Engineering Competition, 2010
Inspire the next generation of scientists
The regional and national Big Bang Fairs are an opportunity for practising researchers to meet students face-to-face.
Each event requires between 25 and 100 scientists and engineers to act as ‘judges’.
What will you do?
Judges talk to secondary school pupils who have recently undertaken their own project and score the work against agreed criteria. Once the scores have been moderated by the judges, the highest scoring students receive prizes including: cash, vouchers for their school, trips & experiences, trophies, medals, certificates and for some, a place in the finals of the National Science & Engineering Competition (NSEC). Prizes are awarded for the major national schemes (NSEC, CREST, Young Engineer for Britain) as well as for local and regional awards.
Most judges give one or two days of their time, often with their employer’s blessing: it’s not just the students who benefit – judges often tell us that involvement is fulfilling both professionally and personally.
"I was pleased to judge the students projects. I must admit that the students had also very positive impact on me. It was wonderful to see their creativity, intelligence and happiness from what they achieved."
- Judge, Big Bang North East 2010
Why Judge?
A survey of the judges who took part in the finals of the National Science & Engineering Competition in March 2010 revealed that the main reasons for taking part were, in order of popularity:
To help their career To support their other work with young people Career benefits cited by judges include:
- Judge, National Science & Engineering Competition, 2010
"The enthusiasm of the students has reminded me what science is all about. It puts a spring back in your step."
- Judge, National Science & Engineering Competition, 2010
Overwhelmingly, researchers who act as a judge find it immensely fulfilling.
"Thank you very much for inviting me - I had a great time, and I hope that I was helpful both in the judging process and in inspiring some of the students to take it further than simply an A-Level project. I would be honoured to be invited back next year."
-Judge, National Science & Engineering Competition, 2010
If you are interested in acting as a judge, please get in touch via the Big Bang website: www.thebigbangfair.co.uk
- Judge, National Science & Engineering Competition, 2010
Inspire the next generation of scientists
The regional and national Big Bang Fairs are an opportunity for practising researchers to meet students face-to-face.
Each event requires between 25 and 100 scientists and engineers to act as ‘judges’.
What will you do?
Judges talk to secondary school pupils who have recently undertaken their own project and score the work against agreed criteria. Once the scores have been moderated by the judges, the highest scoring students receive prizes including: cash, vouchers for their school, trips & experiences, trophies, medals, certificates and for some, a place in the finals of the National Science & Engineering Competition (NSEC). Prizes are awarded for the major national schemes (NSEC, CREST, Young Engineer for Britain) as well as for local and regional awards.
Most judges give one or two days of their time, often with their employer’s blessing: it’s not just the students who benefit – judges often tell us that involvement is fulfilling both professionally and personally.
"I was pleased to judge the students projects. I must admit that the students had also very positive impact on me. It was wonderful to see their creativity, intelligence and happiness from what they achieved."
- Judge, Big Bang North East 2010
Why Judge?
A survey of the judges who took part in the finals of the National Science & Engineering Competition in March 2010 revealed that the main reasons for taking part were, in order of popularity:
- Improved research & communication skills (especially for university students)
- Opportunity to see their research from a different perspective
- Reminder of the social impact of their work
- Judge, National Science & Engineering Competition, 2010
"The enthusiasm of the students has reminded me what science is all about. It puts a spring back in your step."
- Judge, National Science & Engineering Competition, 2010
Overwhelmingly, researchers who act as a judge find it immensely fulfilling.
"Thank you very much for inviting me - I had a great time, and I hope that I was helpful both in the judging process and in inspiring some of the students to take it further than simply an A-Level project. I would be honoured to be invited back next year."
-Judge, National Science & Engineering Competition, 2010
If you are interested in acting as a judge, please get in touch via the Big Bang website: www.thebigbangfair.co.uk
