2026 VJAS Symposium Information
- Join us for the Awards Ceremony at 7 PM on May 18.
- General participant link for May 18: https://cwm.zoom.us/j/86819618206
- Join the fun!!! VJAS is having a Virtual Run to celebrate our 85th anniversary! The run will be from May 2 to May 18. You can do any activity that covers 3K. The cost to register is $20. You will be able to sign up at https://my.reviewr.com/site/vjas_3k_virtual_run?redir=micrositedesign
Once you have completed your activity, let us know at https://forms.gle/YmwPiXhm7EtiJX3A
Donate to the VJAS
Donations to the Virginia Junior Academy of Science (VJAS) may be made through the Virginia Academy of Science (VAS) by following this link:
https://vacadsci.org/donations/
There is a button on the form to direct donations to the VJAS.
https://vacadsci.org/donations/
There is a button on the form to direct donations to the VJAS.
About VJAS
VJAS Vision for Impact
Since its inception in 1941, The Virginia Junior Academy of Science (VJAS) has enjoyed steadfast sponsorship from the Virginia Academy of Science (VAS). In an exciting development starting in 2023, we are thrilled to introduce the Juried Science Symposium Conference—a pivotal addition to our offerings.
Here's what this means for all students: membership in VJAS is now entirely free. As members, students have the option to participate in the Juried Symposium, a cornerstone of the Conference. They can submit their papers for consideration, with the potential to become presenters. Even if their submissions are not selected, they are welcome to attend the event as attendees, gaining insights from presentations and speakers, all contributing to their educational growth.
VJAS distinguishes itself by offering students a unique opportunity to receive indirect and direct feedback. The highest achiever at VJAS earns a coveted invitation to AJAS. Still, every participant reaps numerous benefits, engage in state-level leadership experiences, have their work published in the Proceedings or VOICE, access scholarships, and collaborate with mentors.
VJAS isn't just an event; it's an immersive experience. Join us today as a member, entirely free of charge, at vjas.org, and embark on a journey of knowledge, growth, and opportunity.
Here's what this means for all students: membership in VJAS is now entirely free. As members, students have the option to participate in the Juried Symposium, a cornerstone of the Conference. They can submit their papers for consideration, with the potential to become presenters. Even if their submissions are not selected, they are welcome to attend the event as attendees, gaining insights from presentations and speakers, all contributing to their educational growth.
VJAS distinguishes itself by offering students a unique opportunity to receive indirect and direct feedback. The highest achiever at VJAS earns a coveted invitation to AJAS. Still, every participant reaps numerous benefits, engage in state-level leadership experiences, have their work published in the Proceedings or VOICE, access scholarships, and collaborate with mentors.
VJAS isn't just an event; it's an immersive experience. Join us today as a member, entirely free of charge, at vjas.org, and embark on a journey of knowledge, growth, and opportunity.
The Mission of the VJAS is to:
(1) Encourage the development of practices used by scientists, engineers, and mathematicians with mentoring done by the VAS.
(2) Identify students who are providing leadership in solving important problems and give them the ability to be state leaders serving on the board.
(3) Assist in publishing student projects in the Proceedings and the VOICE (student publication).
(4) Encourage the pursuit of careers in science, mathematics, and applied fields by supporting these efforts in scholarships, meeting scientists, and
(5) Teach students how to develop a project, conduct research, draw conclusions, and make public presentations establishing critical thinking skills.
(6) Foster fellowship between VJAS and the Virginia Academy of Science (VAS).
(2) Identify students who are providing leadership in solving important problems and give them the ability to be state leaders serving on the board.
(3) Assist in publishing student projects in the Proceedings and the VOICE (student publication).
(4) Encourage the pursuit of careers in science, mathematics, and applied fields by supporting these efforts in scholarships, meeting scientists, and
(5) Teach students how to develop a project, conduct research, draw conclusions, and make public presentations establishing critical thinking skills.
(6) Foster fellowship between VJAS and the Virginia Academy of Science (VAS).
