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State Fair Prep: A Mock Judging Panel with Past Winners 

State Fair Prep: A Mock Judging Panel with Past Winners 

State Fair Prep: A Mock Judging Panel with Past Winners 

26 February, 2026 at 8pm ET (5pm PST)

26 February, 2026 at 8pm ET (5pm PST)

Join three former ISEF winners as they break down how science fair judges actually evaluate projects: what they look for in a pitch, the questions they ask, and how they decide which projects stand out. 


The panel will run a live mock judging with a small number of student projects, questioning students in real time. When you sign up, you’ll be asked to briefly describe your project for a chance to be selected to pitch your project to our judges.

Join three former ISEF winners as they break down how science fair judges actually evaluate projects: what they look for in a pitch, the questions they ask, and how they decide which projects stand out. 


The panel will run a live mock judging with a small number of student projects, questioning students in real time. When you sign up, you’ll be asked to briefly describe your project for a chance to be selected to pitch your project to our judges.

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Speakers

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Eli Hanechak

Eli Hanechak is a Biochemistry and Biological Physics double major at Brandeis University whose research in environmental microbiology has been recognized at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), Regeneron Science Talent Search, and by organizations including National Geographic and the American Society for Microbiology. A 2nd Place ISEF award winner in Microbiology and a Davidson Fellow Laureate, she has conducted independent academic research for over four years and is a ScienceFair mentor.

Kara Gaiser

Kara Gaiser is a Mechanical Engineering student with an Aerospace Engineering concentration at the University of California, Berkeley, whose aerospace and bioengineering research has been recognized at SEF, where she is a two-time Grand Award winner. She has been published with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and presented at the AIAA SciTech Conference. A 2025 Brooke Owens Fellow with internship experience at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Vast Space, she has led award-winning aerospace teams, and is a ScienceFair mentor.

Prahav Reddy

Pranav Reddy is a Neuroscience and Biology double major at Johns Hopkins University whose biomedical and health sciences research earned a 2nd Place Grand Award at ISEF, alongside national STEM honors and peer-reviewed conference publications. He conducts research in neuroimmunology and neurological disease at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and has prior laboratory experience with the Brown University School of Public Health. He’s also a ScienceFair mentor.

Anderson Tan

Anderson Tan is the Product Owner at Crimson Education. He heads all Crimson Honors products, including ScienceFair. 
He was Secretary-General of LSEMUN, Europe’s largest MUN conference, and holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from LSE.
Under his guidance, hundreds of students have won or reached top ranks in international competitions, gaining a clear edge in applications to Stanford, Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College, and other elite universities.




In this webinar you will learn to

In this webinar you will learn to

In this webinar you will learn to

Prepare for judges' questions:

Get exposure to the most common and challenging science fair judging questions, including follow-ups that test depth of understanding.

Learn how to structure your answers and defend your decisions in real time like ISEF winners.

Pitch with clarity and confidence:

Learn how to explain your project clearly and logically, so judges can quickly understand your research question, methods, and results.

Practice staying composed under pressure and communicating your work with confidence during live questioning.

Understand judges' mindset:

Discover how judges listen to student explanations, evaluate understanding, and decide which follow-up questions to ask.

See how clarity, reasoning, and ownership of the work influence a judge’s impression during a real science fair conversation.

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How ScienceFair Works

How ScienceFair Works

How ScienceFair Works

ScienceFair is a high-touch science fair coaching program built for students who want real competitive outcomes. Our students have earned $75,000+ in merit-based STEM scholarships and awards, and are up to 40× more likely to qualify for ISEF and nearly 3× more likely to win compared to the global average. We pair students with past ISEF winners who guide them through project ideation, research design, and judge-focused presentation.

ScienceFair is a high-touch science fair coaching program built for students who want real competitive outcomes. Our students have earned $75,000+ in merit-based STEM scholarships and awards, and are up to 40× more likely to qualify for ISEF and nearly 3× more likely to win compared to the global average. We pair students with past ISEF winners who guide them through project ideation, research design, and judge-focused presentation.

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