In addition to evaluating the scientific content of the project and presentation skills of the participant, the judges will also pay close attention to the following specific items:
- Creative Ability - Does the project show creative ability and originality in the question asked; the approach to solving the problem; use of equipment; interpretation of data?
- (One of the following)
- Scientific Thought - Is the problem stated clearly? Is the problem sufficiently limited? Was there a procedural plan? Were controls used? Are there adequate data?
- Engineering Goals - Is there a clear objective? Is the solution workable? Is the solution an improvement over other alternatives? Has the solution been tested for performance?
- Thoroughness - How completely has the problem been covered? Are the conclusions based on a single experiment or on a replication?
- Skill and Clarity - Does the student have the laboratory, computation, observational, and design skills necessary to complete the project?
- SRC/IRB Approval and Notebook - Does the project follow all guidelines set forth by the SRC and IRB? Is the notebook available for the judges to view?
