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The Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science holds annual regional and state competitions. At the regional competition, students present their projects to judges, who score each individual. 1st Place scores qualify for the state competition, where they travel to Pennsylvania State University (if possible) and present their projects again to judges and receive scores.
General Information:
Each participant registers to participate in one of the following categories: Biochemistry, Behavioral/Psychology, Biology (general), Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology, Earth and Space, Engineering, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, and Zoology.
Presentations must be under 10 minutes and include a powerpoint.
Participants are scored on a 1-5 scale. Scores of 4 and above are 1st place, and scores below are 2nd place. So, there can be multiple 1st place awards.
The regional competition is usually in February, and the state competition is usually in May.
How to Participate at PJAS:
Decide on a topic for your project!
Fill out the appropriate forms. Depending on your project, you may need SRC, meaning you have to submit your paperwork early for review by the Scientific Review Committee.
To figure out which forms are required, go to the Forms Wizard: ruleswizard.societyforscience.org/
Turn in these forms to Mr. Helm for approval.
Start your project!
When your project has been completed, begin working on your Powerpoint presentation. This presentation should include all of the information about your project, such as:
Problem Question, Hypothesis, Materials, Procedures, Analysis, Graphs/Charts/Data Tables, Conclusions, Real World Applications
Present at the regional competition.
If you receive 1st place, present at the state competition.
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