Become a Jury

IEEE YESIST12 features multiple competition tracks designed to encourage innovation across age groups and domains:

• Innovation Challenge – Participants propose innovative solutions addressing real-world and global challenges.
• Junior Einstein – Designed for school students to showcase creativity, curiosity, and early-stage innovations.
• Maker Fair – Highlights hands-on DIY projects and working prototypes demonstrating technical creativity.
• WePOWER – A dedicated track empowering women in engineering to present impactful and innovative ideas.
• Special Track – Focuses on exclusive themes or challenges introduced for the specific edition of YESIST12.
• IEngage – Encourages community-driven solutions that address social, environmental, or humanitarian needs.

Each track has specific evaluation guidelines tailored to its objectives. However, common evaluation parameters include:

• Innovation and originality
• Impact and relevance
• Technical feasibility
• Implementation quality
• Presentation and clarity

📩 Detailed, track-specific scoring rubrics will be shared with jurors via email prior to the evaluation.

Jurors are advised to:

• Review assigned submissions in advance.
• Understand track-specific evaluation criteria and scoring guidelines.
• Attend jury briefings or orientation sessions, if scheduled, to align with the evaluation framework.

The time commitment depends on:

• The number of projects assigned
• The event format (online / hybrid / offline)

Jurors should plan sufficient time for project review, presentations, evaluations, and feedback submission.

Yes. Jurors must declare any potential conflicts of interest, including personal, academic, or professional relationships with participants, to ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation process.

Scores are submitted using:

• Digital evaluation platforms or
• Structured scorecards

Clear instructions and submission timelines will be shared before the event. Timely submission is essential.

Absolutely. Jurors are encouraged to provide constructive and actionable feedback, which helps participants refine their ideas and enhances the learning experience.

Jurors will have access to:

• Official IEEE YESIST12 website resources
• Jury briefing documents
• Track descriptions and guidelines
• Sample or past project references (where applicable)

Depending on the event format, jurors may participate in:

• Networking sessions
• Panel discussions
• Mentorship interactions
• Informal or structured Q&A sessions

These engagements foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Dedicated jury coordinators and support team members will be assigned. Contact details will be shared in advance for any technical, procedural, or logistical assistance.

No. While prior jury experience is beneficial, selection is primarily based on domain expertise, professional background, and willingness to mentor innovators.

Yes. Jury members receive official certificates of appreciation and may be acknowledged across IEEE YESIST12 digital platforms and publications.

Yes. All evaluations, scores, and feedback are treated as confidential and used strictly for competition assessment purposes.

Jurors are generally assigned projects aligned with their expertise. However, interdisciplinary evaluation may occur, supported by clear evaluation guidelines.

Yes. Orientation sessions or briefing documents are provided to ensure all jurors are aligned with the evaluation process and expectations.