ISEF Program Coordinator

 

 

 

The ISEF Program Coordinators work directly with students in grade levels K-12 to provide independent STEM research and engineering experiences which deepen classroom learning through hands-on inquiry. Approximately 90% of this Program Coordinator's work will be with high school students who are pursuing original research projects in a wide range of scientific and engineering disciplines, in affiliation with the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). The work includes mentoring student research; providing direct feedback about research methods and science content within projects; serving as the primary resource but also connecting students to specialized resources and other mentors; managing equipment and supplies needed for research; ensuring rules compliance and safety of each project; database management; communicating requirements, scientific thinking and techniques, and project management skills to students; and collaborating with the ISEF Fair Director to organize and conduct an annual district-wide science fair. The Program Coordinator works as part of a program team of other ISEF staff and district teachers. Work may be performed at CREST, through visits to off-district sites, or at any of the district's primary, middle or high schools.

 

In collaboration with middle and high school teachers, assistant principals and principals, the ISEF Program Coordinator coordinates all ISEF preparation and student learning activities. The ISEF Program Coordinator implements all ISEF guidelines, ensures that all paperwork is submitted and works with science teachers and leaders to recruit and support all students’ participation in ISEF.