At Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS), high school students compete for scholarships and recognition by presenting results of their STEM projects to a panel of judges.
High school students may apply to compete for scholarships and recognition by presenting the results of their STEM projects before a panel of judges and an audience of their peers. Opportunities for hands-on workshops, panel discussions, career exploration, research lab visits and networking benefit participating students. JSHS regional symposia are held at 48 nationwide university campuses and serve students in the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and DoD and DoDEA Dependent Schools in Europe and the Pacific.
To find program locations, click on a state in the map below or download a PDF location list here. For information about DoD Dependent Schools, follow these links: Europe and Pacific.
You’ll get to:
- participate in a forum honoring individual achievement in STEM
- qualify for significant scholarships and other recognition
- network to enrich understanding of STEM pursuits beyond high school
- advance in statewide, regional, national and international symposia
- develop skills to help prepare for undergraduate and graduate pursuits — skills in the application of science content to solve a problem or to gain new knowledge, writing a paper and communicating results
Eligibility
- 9th through 12 grade students are eligible
Information for Volunteers
Volunteers play a critical role in the JSHS program. Getting involved in JSHS is an excellent way to inspire the talented high school students who are the future of STEM research. You can participate in Regional and National symposia as a speaker or competition judge, mentor a student, and promote your organization’s commitment to developing young researchers by helping JSHS students build networks and learn about STEM career opportunities.
Opportunities include:
- Regional JSHS competitions throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Department of Defense Schools of Europe and the Pacific Rim. Find your closest regional symposia.
- The National JSHS competition.
- JSHS Alumni opportunities.
If you are interested in this program email us or call 703-312-9206. We’d love to hear from you!
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