Alabama Junior Academy of Science

Alabama Junior Academy of Science (AJAS)
AJAS is a high school outreach program (grades 9–12) sponsored by the Alabama Academy of Science. It includes Alabama high schools that participate in the Alabama Regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS).

Learn more about JSHS at www.jshs.org.

Alabama Regional JSHS Scholarship Competition
This competition is based on a scientific paper. The top five students will advance to the National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense and the Army, Navy, and Air Force. JSHS also offers educational programs such as summer internships and research opportunities.

2024-25 Key Dates & Details:

  • Regional Competition: February 27–28, 2025 at Troy University, Montgomery –12-minute presentation + 6-minute Q&A (defense)

  • National JSHS: April 22–26, 2025 in Chantilly, VA – Travel is fully covered by the national office (not part of regional costs)

Registration Steps:

  1. Initial Interest Form: Register here to join the email list and express interest in optional virtual practices.

  2. Formal Registration: Register through Ideal-Logic for the AL Regional JSHS.

    • You may skip paper and abstract submission for now.

    • Final paper due: January 17, 2025

    • Accepted students announced: January 27, 2025 (60 students total)

Optional Practice Sessions:

  • Organized by AMSTI sub-regions via Zoom (late January–early February)

  • Students can present, get feedback, or observe.

  • Signup details will follow after registration is complete.

Contact:

For questions, email Dr. Mark T. Jones, State Director: jonesmt@troup.org


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Other resources:

Core rules of competition

State Judging rubric

DoD internships

DoD
Scholarships/  Applications

www.JSHS.org

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National JSHS


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