SIMA 2023 Arts & Science Expo

Science, technology and engineering are basic skills expected by employers. As Twenty First Century citizens, students will have to make some of the toughest decisions of any generation, based on their understanding of emerging science and technology. Science expo’s challenges students in the practices of science and engineering, requiring them to apply those skills to a topic of interest to them.

Southern Indiana Mentoring Academy (SIMA) is having an art and science expo competition on Saturday April 1, 2023 and ALL EVANSVILLE students in grades 4 - 12 have been invited to participate. First place in each category will win $250 with a chance to win an additional $250 (Best of Show). A Chance to win $500! March 24 is the deadline to enter!

Over the next few weeks, many students will be preparing to present their projects before the judges and community in art and science. Only 100 students can enter. First come applies! Sky’s the limit!

April 1 is not far away! Get registered!

Thank you for your support!

EXPO WINNERS

BEST OF SHOW: $250.00

1ST PLACE (All Categories): $250.00

2nd PLACE (All Categories): $100.00

3rd PLACE (All Categories): $ 50.00

******* ALL 100 STUDENT PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A T – SHIRT *********

Judging Criteria  (SCIENCE & TECH)

Project Design (20% - 8 points)

Scientific/Engineering Process (20% - 8 points)

Experimental Process (20% - 8 points))

Data Analysis Process (10% - 8 points)

Conclusion and Application (20% - 8 points)

Judging Criteria  (ART - CREATIVE)

Project Concept (20% - 8 points)

Originality (20% - 8 points)

Construction/Design (20% - 8 points))

Cultural Relevance (10% - 8 points)

Presentation (20% - 8 points)

Judging Criteria  (ART - PERFORMANCE)

Project Concept (20% - 8 points)

Originality (20% - 8 points)

Performance (20% - 8 points))

Costume/Prop (10% - 8 points)

Presentation (20% - 8 points)

Sincerely,

SIMA Arts & Science Expo Committee