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Calling All Engineers, Technical Professionals, Urban Planners, PM Professionals, Architects, STEM Professionals, and Future Difference-Makers to make a meaningful impact on young students' lives and support the next generation of innovators and professionals.

Ten Essay Judges are needed for the upcoming DiscoverE Future City® Competition (https://futurecity.org/judge-registration/).

Judges are a vital part of Future City and serving in this capacity is fun and rewarding. Judges score team deliverables, provide feedback, and help determine the overall winners. Essay Judging will be done virtually at your convenience, from January 7 – January 17.

Note: Scoring rubrics and training will be provided by DiscoverE.

As a judge, you'll play a vital role in evaluating student projects and selecting winners at the NYC level. You will:

-Review student essays, project plans, and models.
-Assess students' grasp of engineering principles and their ability to apply them to real-world issues.
-Provide invaluable feedback and encouragement to young STEM enthusiasts.
-Participate in person or virtually, depending on your preference.

The Future City® Competition is for students in grades 6–8 who are interested in STEM. The challenge for the 2025 competition is to design a floating city and explain how it will keep its citizens safe and healthy. Students can participate from their school, a homeschool environment, or a youth organization. More than 60,000 students annually in the US, Canada, China, and Nigeria.

For additional info: https://futurecity.org/

All Essay Reviews by judges must be completed and submitted no later than January 17. The maximum PDUs that can be earned are 10.