Scientific & Engineering review of student Science Fair projects (Peninsula)

Volunteer Opportunity: Scientific Review Committee Member

Help Mentor the Next Generation of Engineers and Scientists

The Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (SCVSEFA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that organizes the annual regional science fair for students in grades 6-12 across Santa Clara County. Each year, nearly 1,000 students submit original science and engineering projects for review.

We are seeking scientists and engineers to volunteer with our Scientific Review Committee (SRC). SRC members play a vital role in reviewing student research plans to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and safety guidelines-including federal, state, and local regulations.

Key Details:

• • Role: Volunteer Scientific Review Committee Member
  • Work: 100% remote
  • Commitment: 20+ hours between October and January
  • Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline
  • Impact: Provide guidance and oversight that helps students pursue safe, ethical, and high-quality research-while encouraging their growth and confidence in STEM

If you're passionate about science and want to help inspire the next generation of innovators, we’d love to have you on board.

Watch our video to learn more: 65 Years Inspiration: Silicon Valley Science Fair

Student projects span a wide range of disciplines: Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Mathematics, Astronomy, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical and Health Science, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computational Biology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Earth Science, Ecology, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Food Science, Genetics, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Marine Science, Materials Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Plant Science, Robotics and Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Statistics, Structural Engineering, Systems Engineering