Junior Science and Humanities Symposium

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What is the JSHS?

The Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is a scientifc research paper competition. A paper competition is an event in which students present the results of their research paper to a group of judges. JSHS is for students in grades 9-12 in the tri-state (Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota) area. The JSHS competition will now occur just prior to the State Science & Engineering Fair (the Fair is a project competition for both Junior and Senior High students and a paper Competition for Junior High students).

JSHS has an emphasis both on sharing and doing science. The program is modeled after professional scientific symposia: students present the results of their independent research orally in a competition that is as much forensic as scientific.

The six (6) major JSHS disciplines for papers follow the National Symposium disciplines.

Environmental science; Earth and Space Science

Engineering

Physical Sciences

Life sciences

Medicine and Health; Behavioral and Social Sciences

Mathematics and Computer Science

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Hotel Information

Sheraton Bloomington Hotel
7800 Normandale Blvd
Minneapolis 55439
(952) 835-7800
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch my son/daughter present without paying for the event?

Adults (and students) who are not presenting at JSHS are welcome to attend the paper presentations at the event. You may also choose to register for the event if you wish to attend meals or other events during the competition. Fees for attending are listed here.

What age can participate in JSHS?

The primary focus of the Symposium is for students in grades 9-12. Regional Science Fairs and the State Science & Engineering Fair offer Paper Competitions for Junior High Students as well, though these are not directly related to JSHS. Junior High students may wish to attend JSHS as observers. This gives them an excellent opportunity to "learn the JSHS ropes", thereby preparing for their own competition in years to come.

What happens after JSHS?

Students who compete in the regional symposia by presenting their original research are eligible for valuable awards. At each of the forty-eight symposia, one 1st place finalist receives an undergraduate scholarship and an invitation to present their research at the National symposium. Five finalists are awarded an expense-paid trip to National.