Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)
About Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)
Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is a Department of War-sponsored STEM program administered by the National Science Teaching Association in cooperation with colleges and universities. It encourages high school students to conduct original STEM research, present their findings, and progress from regional symposia to a national symposium, with mentoring, recognition, scholarships, and career exposure available along the way.
Teaching style
Research-led and presentation-based. Students conduct original STEM research, present their findings to peers and professional STEM personnel, and receive exposure to mentors, researchers, educators, laboratories, and career pathways.
Reputation & Succeed take
JSHS is backed by Department of War sponsors, administered by the National Science Teaching Association, and delivered with colleges and universities nationwide. Its regional and national symposia reach more than 8,000 high school students and teachers during the academic year.
Our take
JSHS is a strong option for eligible high school students who want to turn original STEM research into a structured regional-to-national competition experience. Its no-cost regional entry, professional exposure, and scholarship opportunities make it especially compelling for research-oriented students comfortable presenting their work publicly.
JSHS combines student-led original research, public presentation, regional selection, a national symposium, professional STEM exposure, and substantial scholarship awards in one no-cost pathway. Students must begin through their regional symposium rather than entering the national event directly.
Who this provider suits
Who should choose them
Research-oriented high school students who want to conduct original STEM research, present it to expert audiences, meet peers and professionals, compete for recognition or scholarships, and explore future STEM study and careers should consider JSHS.
Who it may not suit
Students who do not meet the U.S. citizenship or legal permanent resident participation requirement should avoid JSHS. It is also unsuitable for students seeking direct national entry because participation begins through a regional symposium.