2020 International Student Paper Contest Judge

Competition Overview:

The following role is available for volunteers for the SPE International Student Paper Contest. This year the International Student Paper Contest is taking place virtually, allowing all 14 regional winners to participate in the contest. We are now looking for judges who would be available to judge the finalists to determine the 2020 International SPC Winners. 

We are currently seeking a minimum of nine judges (three in each division) to meet the minimum requirements needed to run the program. There will be a maximum of 5 judges per division.

Judge Expectations:

• Participate on the day of the contest to observe the presentations and score the students based on the criteria provided.
• Ask questions of the student following the presentation
• Discuss any tie-breaker situations with the other judges to agree on a winner
• Provide students with feedback to assist them with the continuous development of their presentation skills
• Participate in debriefing session(s) as requested following the contest

Eligibility:

SPC volunteers must be:

• Approved by the SPE Staff responsible for the organization of the contest
• An SPE member in good standing (renewed membership for 2020)
• Judges must hold a minimum of the corresponding degree for the division in which they will be judging
• Example: if you’re judging the PhD division, you must also hold a PhD
• Judges must be able to take part in judging through the entirety of the contest.
• Preferred previous experience in:
• Similar style contests
• Presenting at SPE Conferences
• Program selection committees for SPE Conferences
• Post-Secondary Faculty Member
• Personal interest in developing university students
• Effective communicator

Time Commitment:

Student Paper Contests typically run from 08:00 to 18:00 on Friday 23 October 2020 including time for breaks. Judges will be expected to prepare for the contest by reviewing submitted technical papers for the presentations given.