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Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) Program

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Junior Science and Humanities Symposium

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The Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is a prestigious national program that challenges high school students to conduct original research in the sciences and humanities and present their findings in a competitive symposium format. Students develop advanced skills in research methodology, critical thinking, and academic presentation as they compete at regional and national levels. JSHS also offers meaningful scholarship opportunities, making it an excellent choice for students passionate about rigorous inquiry and academic achievement.

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Skills You'll Build

Scientific Research

Designing studies, testing hypotheses, and drawing evidence-based conclusions.

Public Speaking

Delivering ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience.

Critical Thinking

Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.

Problem Solving

Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.

Research Methods

Gathering and evaluating information systematically to answer a question.

Team Leadership

Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.

Related Careers

Medical Researcher

Students perform original research and present findings at symposiums, core to medical research careers.

Physicist

JSHS challenges students to conduct original research in STEM, a fundamental practice for physicists.

Biologist

Students develop scientific research and presentation skills through conducting and presenting original studies.

Chemist

The program emphasizes original research and competition in STEM, central to chemistry careers.

University Professor

Conducting original research and presenting at symposiums mirrors the academic research and dissemination expectations.

Quick Facts

Grade Levels
9th - 12th
Format
Hybrid
Competitiveness
Selective
Best For
Science-minded researchers

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