Since 1958, the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) has been helping teachers and students challenge the boundaries of knowledge, create awareness, generate ideas, and develop understanding. Funded by the US Army Research Office since its inception and additionally the Office of Naval Research and Air Force Office of Scientific Research after 1995, JSHS encourages the analytical and creative development of our nation's best, brightest and most gifted youths in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics.
The Junior Science and Humanities Symposium is a research symposium where students get an opportunity to hear their peers present research. In addition, students and teachers tour cutting-edge research facilities and attend faculty presentations on a variety of topics. Approximately 200 students (grades 9-12) and 30 teachers will be invited to interact with scientists and The University of Iowa faculty on present and future issues concerning our society.
In addition to the educational opportunity, the Iowa Regional JSHS also serves as a scholarship competition. The Academy of Applied Sciences will distribute $4,500 in academic scholarships:
$2,000 to 1st place
$1,500 to 2nd place
$1,000 to 3rd place
The University of Iowa also contributes $3,750 by awarding each of the top
five a $750 scholarship. In addition all five of the top students are invite to attend the National Symposium. The 48th National JSHS will be held April 28 – May 2, 2010 and hosted by the Army in Bethesda, Maryland. The top two finishers from each regional will be invited to compete
for national scholarships. The third place student will present their work in an open poster session.
Any secondary student from Iowa who has or is conducting a scientific research study is eligible to apply as a presenter. There is no limit to the number of student research presenters eligible to participate from any one school. Funds are available from the Student Program Committee, Iowa Academy of Science, to defray expenses in doing research. Application forms can also be obtained from the Iowa Academy of Science, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319-273-2021).
Each school may bring non-competing students with the idea that that they may be inspired to compete the following year. Please fill out a school application for those students. It is required that each school send a teacher or chaperone with students.
Additional Information on JSHS:
Contact:Will Swain, Director of
Iowa Regional Junior Science & Humanities Symposium
E203 Seashore Hall
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: (800) 553-4692 ext. 5-3876 or (319) 335-3876
william-swain@uiowa.edu
National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
24 Warren Street
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 228-4520
FAX: (603) 228-4730
The National Association of Secondary School Principals has placed this program on the NASSP National Advisory List of Student Contests and Activities for 2009-2010
