Judges’ Information

Welcome esteemed judges to the 21st Annual Science Fair organized by Concept Schools.  We extend our heartfelt appreciation for your dedication and commitment to advancing science education and fostering the intellectual curiosity of our students. Your role as judge is integral to the success of this event, as you will evaluate and recognize the innovative projects that showcase the remarkable talents and ingenuity of our young scientists.

As a judge, we need you to pay attention to the following details:

  1. Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
  2. Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center – 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
  3. Parking and Arrival: Public parking is available in the William St. Garage and East Parking Garage. Please bring your parking ticket to validate at the registration desk to Room 48. Please click here to see the map for the DES Parking Garage and the Sky Bridge.
  4. Registration: Please stop by the desk at Room 48 entrance to get your badge and clipboard for scoring. 
  5. Floor Plans :  Please click here to see the Floor Plans.
  6. Scoring Rubric :  Please click here to see the scoring rubrics
  7. Sample Judging Questions : Please click here to see the sample judging questions.
  8. Schedule of the day

9:00 am  | CONSEF Judges Breakfast – Room 48

10:00 am | CONSEF Judges Meeting – Room 48 

11:00 am – 1:00 pm | CONSEF-PROJECT JUDGING– Exhibit Hall G (Required)

12:45 pm – 1:45 pm | Judges’ Lunch – Location: Room 48 (Optional)

2:00 – 3:45 pm |Awards Ceremony – Location:  Room: Ball Rooms: 24, 25, 26 (Optional)

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We want to ensure you are comfortable with your duties and have all the necessary information to maximize your judging experience.

Again, I sincerely appreciate your support and dedication to our event. We could not do this without you, and we are thrilled to have you on board as a CONSEF judge.

For more information, please visit consef.org