Illinois Junior Academy of Science
Welcome to the official website of the
Illinois Junior Academy of Science (IJAS)
Illinois Junior Academy of Science (IJAS)
The mission of the Illinois Junior Academy of Science is to present science as a rational observation and systematic investigation of natural phenomena; to stress the importance of critical thinking and logical reasoning; and to encourage students to view science as an interdisciplinary study applicable to society and its interactions with the environment.
Updates & Deadlines
Save the date for our State Exposition in SIU Carbondale on April 28-29th, 2023! Click here for more information.
Our Student Board's How-To videos are complete! These short videos share ways to write your paper for both experimental and design projects!
The latest IJAS Newsletter is now available! Click here to read it!
Contest Submission Deadlines are updated. Click here for more information.
The deadline for the essay contest preliminary has been extended!! Due by March 24th, 2023.
Regional chairs will then choose 2-3 essays to submit for final consideration by March 28, 2023.
2023 IJAS State Exposition theme
"What on Earth...?"
"What on Earth...?"
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The Illinois Junior Academy of Science exists for the benefit of students in the state of Illinois. The process students follow for the IJAS gives these students some insight into the problems and methods of thinking that are particular to the scientist. This process encourages these students to find information concerning new investigations and discoveries in science. It gives them a chance to use, and gain an understanding of, scientific equipment. It gives a reason for students with a special interest in science to go beyond the classroom curriculum and develop their own investigation(s). It encourages students in their progress towards a career in science, technology, and engineering.