Entry evaluations are collected and an aggregate score is created based on the sum of the three separate judges' numerical scores.
All teams receive a feedback form with comments from the three judges.
Semifinalist teams will be announced April 2, 2002. Each entry will be evaluated based on creativity, innovation, scientific accuracy, relevance to the community, feasibility, and clarity of communication. The demonstration of imagination, problem-solving techniques, artistic skills, etc. An assessment of the proposed solution's uniqueness, the use of science to solve the problem, and the potential impact of the solution on the community or in general. An assessment of the application of scientific laws and theory and an evaluation of the methods used to research the topic and to test the proposed solution.