What is JSHS?
The Junior Science and Humanities Symposia (JSHS) Program promotes original research and experimentation in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics at the high school level and publicly recognizes students for outstanding achievement. By connecting talented students, their teachers, and research professionals at affiliated symposia and by rewarding research excellence, JSHS aims to widen the pool of trained talent prepared to conduct research and development vital to our nation.
JSHS is jointly sponsored by the research offices of the United States Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force in cooperation with leading research universities throughout the nation. The Department of Defense generously provides funding for the National Symposium and the JSHS scholarships. The JSHS program is administered nationally through the Academy of Applied Science.
The JSHS mission…
- To promote research and experimentation in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics at the high school level.
- To recognize the significance of research in human affairs and the importance of humane and ethical principles in the application of research results.
- To search out talented youth and their teachers, recognize their accomplishments at symposia, and encourage their continued interest and participation in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
- To expand the horizons of research-oriented students by exposing them to opportunities in the academic, industrial, and governmental communities.
- To increase the number of future adults capable of conducting research and development.
"The National Association of Secondary School Principals has placed this program on the NASSP National Advisory List of Student Contests and Activities for 2007-208."
We hope that you and your school will be able to participate.
Regional Awards
The students presenting research papers in the form of an oral presentation at the Mississippi JSHS, as determined by a committee of judges, will earn the followings scholarships:
- A total $4,500 in undergraduate, tuition scholarships, awarded at $2000 (1st place), $1500 (2nd place), and $1000 (3rd place) to each of three regional symposium finalists (scholarship payable upon matriculation and upon meeting the JSHS scholarship conditions).
- University of Mississippi Scholarships, totaling nearly $10,000 (various amounts)
- First and second place regional finalists compete equally for scholarships at the national level.
In addition, an expense-paid trip (excluding a $100.00 registration fee) to the National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium will be awarded to the top five MS-JSHS presenters.
- A $500 Faculty Award will be presented to honor the teacher that sponsors the 1st place finalist at the Mississippi JSHS.
National Awards
The 2009 47th National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium will be held in April 29-May 3 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A total of 18 students from around the US will be awarded scholarships at the National JSHS:
6 first-place awards: $16,000 scholarships
6 second-place awards: $6,000 scholarships
6 third-place awards: $2,000 scholarships
The National brings together over 400 participants in a program of educational and scientific exchange. An invitation to present their original research investigation at the National JSHS, awarded to the 1st and 2nd place finalists at each regional symposium.
2009 Guidelines and Forms
Guidelines and Information 2009 Symposium (PDF file)
2009 Student Application Form (PDF file)
2009 Student Application Form (MS Word file-editable)
To be completed by ALL students, presenters and participants
2009 Student Paper Entry Form (PDF file)
2009 Student Paper Entry Form (MS Word file-editable)
To be completed by students submitting a research paper
2009 Teacher Nomination Form (PDF file)
2009 Teacher Nomination Form (MS Word file-editable)
To be completed by HS faculty
2009 School Nomination Form (PDF file)
2009 School Nomination Form (MS Word file-editable)
To be completed by HS faculty and School Principal
You can find directions to Ole Miss and a campus map on the main University of Mississippi web page. All events will be held on the fourth floor of the Ole Miss Student Union, which is located on the main circle at the center of campus. No parking permit will be required. To see a list of local hotels click here.
Lodging and Meals
All participants and one coach/sponsor will be provided with with
their own individual hotel room for the night of March 8th. Also,
meals will be provided during the competition.
Contact
Justin Phillips
Academic Competitions
Division of Outreach
E.F. Yerby Conference Center
The University of Mississippi
University, MS 38677
Phone: 662-915-3034
Fax: 662-915-1535
Email: umacdcom@olemiss.edu
