U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force sponsored
46th National Junior Science & Humanities Symposium
April 30 - May 4, 2008

Orlando, Florida

On behalf of the research offices of the military, the Academy of Applied Science is pleased to announce the 46th National Junior Science & Humanities Symposium, scheduled April 30 - May 4, Orlando, Florida. The National JSHS will bring together over 400 participants, including 240 high school students who qualify for attendance by submitting and presenting original scientific research papers in forty-eight regional symposia held at universities nationwide. Approximately 160 adult leaders—high school teachers, university faculty, ranking military guests, and others—attend and join in encouraging the future generation of scientists and engineers and celebrating student achievement in the sciences.

The primary aims of JSHS are to promote original research and experimentation in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering at the high school level, and to publicly recognize students for outstanding achievement. By involving talented students and their teachers in affiliated symposia, and by recognizing students' research endeavors through scholarships and the opportunity to present their research in a public forum, JSHS aims to encourage continued interest and participation in the sciences and ultimately to widen the pool of trained scientific and engineering talent prepared to conduct research and development vital to our nation.

Participation

The U.S. military sponsors of JSHS invite the participation of five student delegates and one adult leader from each of the forty-eight affiliated regional symposia. Among the total five student delegates representing each regional delegation, two are invited to present their research before the National symposium and compete for significant military sponsored scholarships.

The scientific and educational program

The Office of Naval Research and the Orlando S&T community will host the 46th National JSHS. Local hosts include the Naval Air Warfare Training Systems Division and the University of Central Florida. Other contributions organizations include: the Florida High Tech Council, comprised of industrial leaders in S&T, and the University of Florida, Gainesville.

Highlighting the National symposium are the presentation of research results by regional student finalists. Competitive sessions will be conducted at National where eighteen finalists will be selected for significant military sponsored awards, including undergraduate scholarships, and participation in the London International Youth Science Forum, July 26 - August 9, at London University. The National symposium will honor all participants at the closing banquet and awards ceremony with addresses by ranking military officials.

Please visit this page to learn of program updates as they become available and to register for participation