Judge Pledge. I hereby acknowledge that I agree to serve as a special award judge for the 2027 New Mexico State Science & Engineering Fair. I agree to act in a positive and ethical manner in which each student encountered is treated fairly and respectfully. Privileged information or ideas that are obtained through my volunteer service will be kept confidential by me and I will not use such information or ideas nor disclose such information or ideas to third parties.
I agree to disclose all conflicts, potential conflicts and perceived conflicts of interest resulting from direct competitive, collaborative or other relationships with any of the students and to recuse myself from judging in such circumstances. I agree to decline and report any offer of payment or other consideration of value.
I agree to refrain from harassment of any person for any reason including, but not limited to: age, national origin, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, ancestry and/or veteran status and understand the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's responsibility to investigate such claims. I agree to notify the NMSEF Staff/State Director immediately if I become aware of any circumstance that would compromise my ability to attend the event or evaluate projects.