Welcome To IJAS Region 5
Welcome To IJAS Region 5
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IJAS Region 5 Judge & Volunteer Sign-up
IJAS Region 5 Judge & Volunteer Sign-up
REGIONALS
REGIONALS
The IJAS Region 5 Science Fair will be held on March 21, 2026 atÂ
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
840 Campus Drive,
Pingree Grove, IL 60140
Regional Logistics and Judging Information
Regional Logistics and Judging Information
Helpful Resources:
zFairs Platform: https://ijasregional.zfairs.com
Detailed Tutorial and Walkthrough Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0-Dic1FddM
FAQ & Support Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bR68PMLj7VKNEWST6vOJ6J_u8FgYPdtZe1NK0vuP3Oc/edit?usp=sharing
🕒 IJAS Office HoursÂ
🕒 IJAS Office HoursÂ
IJAS offers monthly virtual office hours to help students and sponsors with rules, forms, and procedures related to science fair projects. Attendance is optional.
📅 Office Hours Dates
📅 Office Hours Dates
March 8, 2026
April 12, 2026
All sessions are held 6:00–7:00 PM
Inspiring the Next Generation of Thinkers, Innovators & Problem Solvers
Inspiring the Next Generation of Thinkers, Innovators & Problem Solvers
The Illinois Junior Academy of Science (IJAS) Region 5 supports middle and high school students in conducting original research and presenting their work through local, regional, and state science fairs. Whether you are a student preparing your first project, a teacher guiding a classroom of researchers, or a parent looking to support your child, our site is your go-to resource.
2026 IJAS State Exposition
2026 IJAS State Exposition
SAVE THE DATE!
SAVE THE DATE!
Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, Illinois
Friday, April 24, 2026 - Saturday, April 25, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026 - Saturday, April 25, 2026
State Science Exposition Results are live!
State Science Exposition Results are live!
Region 5 - Northern
Region 5 - Northern
Empowering young scientists from Boone, Bureau, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Putnam, Stephenson, Whiteside, and Winnebago Counties.
Boone, Bureau, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Davies, Kane, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Putnam, Stephenson, Whiteside, and Winnebago Counties.Â
Regional Chair - Rachel Kurtz
Registration due February 15, 2026, through the zFairs Portal
Regional Registration fee: $20 per project for poster session and $20 per project for paper session,
this will be invoiced to the school member or individual member on Feb 16th.
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