Guess what I get to do today!

[akafred]

I get to judge a science fair. Technically a "project expo." Somehow I ended up in the "hospitality and tourism" group so I am wildly curious what that might entail.

And hooray for "free" half day at work!

[chickie]

Sounds like fun! Please tell us about anything particularly funny.

[spooko]

What ages are the people making the projects?

[akafred]

High school. It's a STEM school.

[lea]

Fun! I judged an elementary school invention convention a few years ago and was impressed. The high school level should be really great!

[cdg91214]

Sounds fun

[scarlettpanda]

Sounds like fun!

[rondackhiker]

That sounds fun!

[BostonKisses]

Sounds like a blast! Enjoy!

[michelin82]

I'm a science geek, so that sounds like so much fun! Please share the good stuff with us when it's over!

[mymorningcoffee]

Oh wow. That does sound like fun. I want to know what cool projects you get to see.

[Emmentaler]

Jan 22, 2015 7:54:02 GMT -5 chickie said:

Sounds like fun! Please tell us about anything particularly funny.

Yes, this sounds like it could be a treasure trove of material.  Have fun!

[thepardoner]

Hope you enjoy it. I'm so impressed with what the STEM schools have the students produce.

[akafred]

There were only 3 projects in my area. 2 were related to interactive maps. One of those wanted to create an interactive map and app for a local greenway. The other wanted to create an interactive map showing CO2 emissions in the 10 largest world cities and answer the question whether they contributed to the "depletion of the ozone layer", which seems to have a disconnect, but definitely a 21st century idea. Unfortunately both teams only had an HOUR beforehand to start so they were mostly just ideas.

The third was the self-contained special ed class showing us their coffee cart where teachers and students can order hot or cold drinks online and the coffee cart delivers the drinks to them. Students take inventory, make drinks, and it raises money for the classroom. Unfortunately the new calorie rules mean they will have to close it. Very disappointing.

[blinkme182]

They just sent an e-mail around my work looking for judges for a show like this... interested to hear how it went!


EDIT
I just saw your update.... Sorry that was not what you were expecting at all... 

[akafred]

No, it was still great! I just wish I could see them in a more finished state.

[thebay]

Awww. More projects! That still sounds so awesome tho.

[goldenbird]

Sounds fun to me!