Become a Judge
300+ judges are needed!
We are excited to announce that AzSEF 2025 will be held in person on March 27 - 28 at the Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, AZ. We do ask that judges have a minimum of 2 years of college or a degree in any field. There is a high need for judges with advanced degrees and experience to judge in the Senior Division.
Serve as a Volunteer
200+ volunteers needed!
1. Click "Register Here" Below
2. Sign Up and Create An Account
3. Click Volunteer, and You're Done!
AZSEF 2025 - Judges Schedule
Thursday, March 27, 2025
| Start Time | End Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Day | Starting at 6 a.m. | Continuous Volunteer check-in | East Tunnel Entrance |
| 10:00 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. | Elementary & Junior Division Judge Team Leader check-in | East Tunnel Entrance |
| 10:15 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | Elementary & Junior Division Judge check-in | East Tunnel Entrance |
| 11:00 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | Meet your Team! Elementary & Junior Division Judge Welcome & Announcements | Room 35/41 Arena Floor Level |
| 11:30 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Working Lunch - Judges Orientation | Room 35/41 Arena Floor Level |
| 12:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | Working Lunch Continued - Project Preview & Schedule Interviews | Room 35/41 Arena Floor Level; Arena Floor/Inner Concourse |
| 1:00 p.m. | Elementary & Junior Participant return to projects | Arena Floor/Inner Concourse | |
| 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Elementary & Junior Division Judging | Arena Floor/Inner Concourse |
| 4:00 p.m. | Students leave while judges are caucusing | Concession & Exhibitor Concourse | |
| 4:00 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | Judging teams caucus to determine category places & special awards | Room 35/41 Arena Floor Level; Arena Floor/Inner Concourse |
Friday, March 28, 2025
| Start Time | End Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Day | Starting at 6 a.m. | Continuous Volunteer check-in | East Tunnel Entrance |
| 6:30 a.m. | 7:00 a.m. | Senior Division Judge Team Leader check-in; Check-in for SRC & Display & Safety | East Tunnel Entrance |
| 6:45 a.m. | 7:30 a.m. | Senior Division Judge check-in | East Tunnel Entrance |
| 7:30 a.m. | 8:00 a.m. | Meet your Team! Senior Division Judge Welcome & Announcements | Room 35/41 Arena Floor Level |
| 8:00 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. | Judges orientation, project preview and schedule interviews | Room 35/41 Arena Floor Level; Arena Floor/Inner Concourse |
| 9:00 a.m. | Senior Division Participants allowed into Judging Area | Arena Floor/Inner Concourse | |
| 9:15 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | Senior Division Interviews | Arena Floor/Inner Concourse |
| 11:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Lunch - students leave judging Area | Concession & Exhibitor Concourse |
| 11:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Judge Working Lunch | Lagunitas Room |
| 12:00 p.m. | Senior Division Participants return to Judging Area | Arena Floor/Inner Concourse | |
| 12:00 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | Senior Interviews continue | Arena Floor/Inner Concourse |
Saturday, March 29, 2025
| Start Time | End Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | Elementary & Junior Division Awards Ceremony | Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, Level 1 |
| 10:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Senior Division display and present projects | Level 1 |
| 12:00 p.m. | 12:45 p.m. | Lunch for all | CREATE at Arizona Science Center® Public Hall |
| 12:45 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. | Explore the Science Center | All Levels |
| 2:00 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Senior Division Awards Ceremony | Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater |
2025 AzSEF Schedules
Students
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Educators
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Awards
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Have questions?
For questions regarding AzSEF, please contact azsef@azscience.org or call 602.716.2000.