{"id":154,"date":"2026-01-07T01:34:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T01:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rclobby.unm.edu\/2026\/?page_id=154"},"modified":"2026-03-17T03:53:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T03:53:51","slug":"schedule","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rclobby.unm.edu\/2026\/schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">March 16 \u2013 22 &#8211; Virtual Lobby &#8211; Visit at your convenience!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PROJECT SHOWCASE<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 browse all student research projects competing in Research Challenge<strong><br>STEM HALL<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 visit profiles and interactive exhibits from our sponsors and community partners<br><strong>SPEAKERS &amp; PANELS<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 view engaging discussions with STEM professionals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monday, March 16<\/strong><br><strong>6:30 pm \u2013 7:30 pm<\/strong>\u00a0Judging Workshop \u2013 Live on Zoom<br>Students, prepare for judging day with long-time Research Challenge Master Judge Chairs Len Duda and Robert Deblassie as they provide tips to prepare for judging interviews and answer your questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZAqq_OB2IDE?si=nx94STlvYtoNhFu0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wednesday, March 18<\/strong><br><strong>3:00 pm \u2013 7:00 pm Project Set Up \u2013 EXPO NM, Manual Lujan Building<\/strong><br>ALL student exhibitors must register and set up their project displays during this time.<br><strong>Doors will close promptly at 7:00 pm!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Community Partners Showcase<\/strong><br>The showcase will also take place during set up. We are excited to host fun and informational booths from local STEM partners!<br><strong>Students, complete a Community Partners Passport by visiting booths. Turn in<br>completed passport before you leave and be entered into a raffle for prizes!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday, March 19<\/strong><br><strong>9:45 am \u2013 12:00 pm<br><\/strong>Junior Division Category Judge Interviews \u2013 Manuel Lujan Bldg, Hall A<br>STUDENTS AND JUDGES ONLY ON EXHIBIT FLOOR! Doors open at<br>9:30am. 9:45 is the required start time for ALL students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12:00 pm \u2013 1:15 pm<\/strong><br>Lunch Break \u2014NOT PROVIDED\u2014Food vendors will be available.<br>EXHIBIT HALL CLEARED OF ALL STUDENTS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1:30 pm \u2013 3:15 pm<\/strong><br>Junior Division Special Award Interviews \u2013 Manuel Lujan Bldg, Hall A<br>STUDENTS AND JUDGES ONLY ON THE EXHIBIT FLOOR!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Exhibitors must take project board and all other materials with them when they leave at the end of the day!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday, March 20<\/strong><br><strong>9:30 am \u2013 12:00 pm<\/strong><br>Hands on activities with Air Force Research Labs (for participating 4th &amp; 5th grade students) \u2013 Manuel Lujan Bldg, Hall A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9:45 am \u2013 12:00 pm<\/strong><br>Senior Division Category Judging Interviews \u2013 Manuel Lujan Bldg, Hall B<br>STUDENTS AND JUDGES ONLY ON EXHIBIT FLOOR! Doors open at<br>9:30am. 9:45 is the required start time for ALL HS students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12:00 pm \u2013 1:15 pm<\/strong><br>Lunch Break \u2014NOT PROVIDED\u2014Food truck will be on site.<br>EXHIBIT HALL CLEARED OF ALL STUDENTS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1:30 pm \u2013 3:15 pm<\/strong><br>Elementary Division Judging Interviews \u2013Manuel Lujan Bldg, Hall B<br>STUDENTS AND JUDGES ONLY ON THE EXHIBIT FLOOR!<br>Note: elementary students will be interviewed by&nbsp;<strong>both&nbsp;<\/strong>category and special award judges during this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1:30 pm \u2013 3:15 pm<\/strong><br>Senior Division Special Award Interviews \u2013 Manuel Lujan Bldg, Hall B<br>STUDENTS AND JUDGES ONLY ON THE EXHIBIT FLOOR!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Exhibitors must take project board and all other materials with them when<br>they leave at the end of the day!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday, March 22 &#8211; Invitation Only<\/strong><br><strong>4:30 pm Award Winners Reception<\/strong>&#8211; UNM Student Union Building<br>For award winners and guests only. Light refreshments and \u201cselfie station\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5:15 pm Grand Awards Ceremony&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; UNM Student Union Building<br>Awards Ceremony is by invite only. Student winners, parents\/guardians and teachers will be notified on Saturday if they have won an award and are invited to attend the ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Senior Division ~ grades 9-12; Junior Division ~ grades 6-8; Elementary Division ~ grades 4-5<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>March 16 \u2013 22 &#8211; Virtual Lobby &#8211; Visit at your convenience! PROJECT SHOWCASE&nbsp;\u2013 browse all student research projects competing in Research ChallengeSTEM HALL&nbsp;\u2013 visit profiles and interactive exhibits from our sponsors and community partnersSPEAKERS &amp; PANELS&nbsp;\u2013 view engaging discussions with STEM professionals! 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