I.  Research Question (10 pts)

• clear and focused purpose
• identifies contribution to field of study
• testable using scientific methods

II.  Design and Methodology (15 pts)

• well designed plan and data collection methods
•  variables and controls defined, appropriate and complete

III.  Execution:   Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation(20 pts)

• systematic data collection and analysis
• reproducibility of results
• appropriate application of mathematical and statistical methods
• sufficient data collected to support interpretation and  conclusions

IV.  Creativity (20 pts)

• project demonstrates significant creativity in one or more of the above criteria

V.    Presentation  (35 pts)

a. Poster  10 pts)

•  logical organization of material
• clarity of graphics and legends
•  supporting documentation displayed

b. Interview (25 pts)

•  clear, concise, thoughtful responses to questions
• understanding of basic science relevant to project
•  understanding interpretation and limitations of results and conclusions
• degree of independence in conducting project
• recognition of potential impact in science, society and/or economics
• quality of ideas for further research
• for team projects, contributions to and understanding of project by all members

I. Research Problem  (10 pts)

•  description of a practical need or problem to be solved
• definition of criteria for proposed solution
•  explanation of constraints

II.  Design and Methodology (15 pts)

•  exploration of alternatives to answer need or problem
•  identification of a solution
•  development of a prototype/model

III.  Execution:  Construction and Testing(20 pts)

•  prototype demonstrates intended design
• prototype has been tested in multiple conditions/trials
• prototype demonstrates engineering skill and completeness

IV.  Creativity  (20 pts)

• project demonstrates significant creativity in one or more of the above criteria

V.    Presentation (35 pts)

a. Poster (10 pts)

• logical organization of material
• clarity of graphics and legends
• supporting documentation displayed

b. Interview (25 pts)

•  clear, concise, thoughtful responses to questions
• understanding of basic science relevant to project
• understanding interpretation and limitations of results and conclusions
•  degree of independence in conducting project
• recognition of potential impact in science, society and/or economics
• quality of ideas for further research
• for team projects, contributions to and understanding of project by all members