Judges Needed for the 2026 VJAS Research Symposium

Virtual Readers, In-Person Judges, and Virtual Special Judges Registration Link:
​https://my.reviewr.com/site/VJAS_Judging_2026
🌟 Join Us as a Judge for the Virginia Junior Academy of Science Research Symposium 
Saturday, May 2, 2026 • Hampden–Sydney University • Farmville, VA
Step into a day filled with curiosity, discovery, and the bright spark of young scientific minds. Your experience and perspective can make a real difference for students across Virginia in grades 7–12.
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🔬 What You’ll Do
  • Create an account and register on Reviewr, our online judging platform by following this link: ​https://my.reviewr.com/site/VJAS_Judging_2026
  • ​Read and score a set of student research papers before the symposium using a clear, easy-to-follow rubric
  • Attend the symposium on May 2 to hear students present their work
  • ​​Complete the final portion of scoring and join a brief discussion with your fellow judges and the student
🕘 How the Day Flows
  • Morning check-in and orientation at 7:30 AM
  • Student presentations every 15 minutes starting at 9:00 AM
  • Built-in breaks to recharge
  • Once your section finishes and your scores are submitted, you’re done for the day
🌱 Why Join Us?
  • You’ll meet some of the most motivated and creative young scientists in Virginia. Their enthusiasm is contagious, their ideas are inspiring, and your presence helps nurture the next generation of thinkers and problem-solvers.
  • Come be part of a day that’s energizing, meaningful, and genuinely fun.

We’d love to have you with us.

Sincerely,
Susan Booth, Director - Virginia Junior Academy of Science
director@vjas.org