FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[St. Paul, MN, March 7, 2022] - More than 70 high school students will present their original research virtually at the upcoming North Central Regional Junior Science & Humanities Symposium (JSHS). This annual research paper competition for high school students in Minnesota and the Dakotas is hosted by the Minnesota Academy of Science (MAS). Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals from across the state begin judging the research papers online March 20. JSHS winners will be announced at a virtual awards ceremony on March 30 and results will subsequently be posted on mnmas.org.
“We are excited to showcase the exceptional work of our region’s high school students during the 2022 JSHS, and we anticipate that competition will be strong this year,” says JSHS Coordinator Peter Park. “We are also incredibly grateful to our volunteer judges for sharing their time, professional knowledge, and encouraging mentorship."
North Central JSHS is one of dozens of regional symposia annually serving more than 10,000 students in the United States. Students advanced to this regional-level competition after evaluation by research paper review teams across Minnesota and the Dakotas. They will compete for $4,500 in scholarships and the chance to participate in the National JSHS competition administered by the National Science Teaching Association.
The 2022 National JSHS will run April 20-23 as an in-person competition in Albuquerque, New Mexico, bringing together more than 200 high school students who qualify by submitting and presenting original scientific research papers in regional symposia. At the national level, students compete for significant scholarship awards.
North Central JSHS is a program of the Minnesota Academy of Science sponsored by the National Science Teaching Association on behalf of the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Founded in 1873, MAS is a statewide 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to connecting Minnesotans of all backgrounds with resources and opportunities to engage in STEM learning, research, and communication - and to recognize excellence in these areas. MAS’ programs include team competitions, individual research paper and project showcases, and mentoring and enrichment programs that promote STEM inquiry and research.
