Boston Citywide Science Fair Seeks Judges, Volunteers, Demonstrations, Mar. 7

Events, Opportunities

The Boston Public Schools, in cooperation with Northeastern University’s Center for STEM Education and Science from Scientists, will host the 69th Annual BPS Citywide Science Fair and Science/Engineering Expo at Northeastern University’s Cabot Center on Saturday, March 7.   Over 300 middle- and high-school students — selected from thousands of science-fair participants citywide — will present their work, with an audience of over 800 expected.  Exhibits will be open for public view 1:30-2:45PM (full schedule here in PDF format).  The organizers seek people to serve as judges, to host table-top activities and presentations, and to otherwise volunteer.

  • Judging begins at 8AM with orientation and breakfast, and it continues 9AM-noon.
  • Table-top activities and presentations run 10AM-noon and 1:30-3PM.
  • Volunteers work for at least three hours on Friday, March 6 and/or Saturday, March 7 to assist with registration, logistics, and escorting students to activities.

Register online for any of these opportunities.  Lunch will be provided.  If you have questions, contact Daniel Sullivan at da.sullivan@neu.edu or 617-373-8380.