Make a Double Impact: Inspire Students & Fund the Fair!

Caring Valley’s Wisdom in STEM program invites you to lend your invaluable experience as a volunteer judge for the 2026 Alameda County Science & Engineering Fair (ACSEF). This is a unique opportunity to directly mentor the next generation of innovators while providing essential support to one of our community’s most important educational events.

Fair Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Location: Chabot College, Hayward, CA
Commitment: Approximately 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (includes orientation, judging, and lunch)

Why Judge Through Caring Valley?

When you register as an ACSEF judge through Caring Valley, your participation creates two powerful outcomes:

1. Direct Student Mentorship: Engage with talented middle and high school students, provide constructive feedback on their projects, and inspire their passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
2. Crucial Fair Sponsorship: For every judge who signs up via Caring Valley, we will fully sponsor ACSEF for the administrative and operational costs associated with your judging role. This means your time directly contributes vital financial resources to the fair, helping to keep student registration fees low and ensure ACSEF remains a high-quality event for all.

Already an ACSEF Judge? Your participation is still incredibly valuable! By signing up through Caring Valley, you unlock direct financial support for ACSEF, strengthening the fair’s resources. It’s a simple way to amplify your existing commitment.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome professionals, academics, and enthusiasts from all STEM fields, including:

• Engineers (Software, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, Civil)
• Scientists (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Data Science)
• Medical Professionals
• Technology Innovators
• Educators with STEM backgrounds

Judge Responsibilities

• Attend a brief online or in-person orientation (details provided upon registration).
• Review assigned student projects.
• Interview students about their research, methodology, and findings.
• Provide constructive feedback and assign scores based on ACSEF criteria.
• Collaborate with other judges to select finalists.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join Caring Valley’s Wisdom in STEM program and become a pivotal part of the 2026 Alameda County Science & Engineering Fair!

➡️ REGISTER NOW ⬅️

Important Next Steps After Registering Here:

1. Caring Valley Confirmation: You will receive an email from Caring Valley confirming your registration and outlining the sponsorship impact.
2. Official ACSEF Registration: To be officially assigned projects, all judges must also create a profile and complete their registration on the official ACSEF platform: acsef.zfairs.com Please ensure your name and email match your Caring Valley registration

Questions?