Judging at the Synopsys Championship
The eighth annual Synopsys Championship (the 50th consecutive regional science fair brought to you by SCVSEFA) will be held on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in the new South Hall of the McEnery Convention Center in downtown San Jose.
Parking Info and Driving Directions
This web page takes judges to the contact information and schedules for the event.
Two Kinds of Judges
Have you judged at the Synopsys Championship before? Then you've heard the terms Category Judge and Special Awards Judge. But if you are new to this, or want a refresher, here's the difference.
CATEGORY Judges
You evaluate projects in specific scientific categories like Biology or Physics. If you are a Category Judge, you register on our web site, and you answer questions about your education and category preferences.
Category Judging Registration and Information
Special Awards Judges
In addition to SCVSEFA Place Awards (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.), over 250 Special Awards are also available! Special Awards are sponsored by corporations, professional organizations, and individuals. Each organization sets it's own criteria for the awards they offer.
Special Award judges evaluate projects that meet the criteria of the sponsoring organization. If you are a Special Awards Judge, you probably are from the sponsoring organization, and either you have been in touch with one of our Special Awards coordinators, or you have been invited by one of your colleagues. If you have any questions, contact 
. You may preview projects between 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M., before the students arrive.
Information for Special Awards Judges.
