The Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is suspended until further notice. Please direct all questions to armystemoutreach@gmail.com. Updates will be posted as they are available. We thank all the participants, volunteers, and staff for their years of dedication to creating a better world through STEM. We hope to see you all again soon.

In the meantime, please disregard any JSHS references on this site. The Alabama Academy of Science  continues to sponsor the AJAS (9-12th) and Gorgas (12th) competitions. The Gorgas Scholarship will proceed as usual, and AJAS will continue in some form at the local and state level (details TBA). We plan to meet in October to discuss next steps and will communicate directly with mentoring teachers.

Alabama Junior Academy of Science (AJAS)
AJAS is a high school outreach program (grades 9–12) sponsored by theAlabama 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