The 2021 APS Technology and Innovation Competition (APSTIC) needs YOU, as we spotlight our district’s most talented student innovators! Use your expertise to judge over 300 creative competitors in 15 categories from grades 3-12.
For this year’s virtual APSTIC, volunteers can judge from the comfort of their homes over a 10-day judging window held March 1 – 10. You can sign up to judge by clicking the graphic below.
*Judges orientation will take place Feb. 23 and Feb. 25 at noon and 7 p.m.
For this year’s virtual APSTIC, volunteers can judge from the comfort of their homes over a 10-day judging window held March 1 – 10. You can sign up to judge by clicking the graphic below.
*Judges orientation will take place Feb. 23 and Feb. 25 at noon and 7 p.m.
SCHEDULE
Projects will be judged between March 1st and March 10th. There will be several opportunities to attend Judges Orientation. Judges Orientation will take place Feb. 23 and Feb. 25 at noon and 7 p.m.
WEBSITE
Projects will be judged on STEM Wizard. You can CLICK HERE to create your STEM Wizard account.
JUDGING
You will be part of a team of two who will judge each projects. Each judge will judge independently. The final score will be an average of the two judge's scores.
All projects will be judged by the following:
The video submitted by students and the supporting files will:
Judges will have access to all project information and supporting files inside of STEM Wizard.
Projects will be judged between March 1st and March 10th. There will be several opportunities to attend Judges Orientation. Judges Orientation will take place Feb. 23 and Feb. 25 at noon and 7 p.m.
WEBSITE
Projects will be judged on STEM Wizard. You can CLICK HERE to create your STEM Wizard account.
JUDGING
You will be part of a team of two who will judge each projects. Each judge will judge independently. The final score will be an average of the two judge's scores.
All projects will be judged by the following:
- Originality—Was the entry original, creative, and imaginative in content and implementation?
- Clarity—Was the student presentation to the judge clear? (Nervousness will not count against the student)
- Documentation—Did the student receive and document all required permissions?
- Appropriateness—Was the technology/software used appropriately matched?
- Design—Does the overall design support the project purpose?
The video submitted by students and the supporting files will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the software as it relates to the project.
- Explain the various aspects of the creation of the project.
- Defend their choice of software for the project.
- Answer judges' questions about the project.
Judges will have access to all project information and supporting files inside of STEM Wizard.