2025 VJAS Symposium Information
- Questions about conducting a research project? Questions about VJAS? Register for the first VJAS STEMinar and get the answers you seek. Download the STEMinar flyer.
- The 2025 Symposium will be a hybrid event.
- Students may present in-person at Ferrum College (Ferrum, VA) or attend synchronously via Zoom.
- Symposium date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
- The 2025 VJAS Handbook has been posted (VJAS Handbook (download here))
- Important information regarding the 2025 Symposium will be posted on the 2025 Symposium page.
- School membership registration is now open. Remember, school membership is free. The link and instructions can be found on the Paper Submission, Membership, & Reviewr page.
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 event spans three significant days: the first day kicks off with a General Session Speaker, followed by the second day where students present their work, and all students can listen to speakers and gain insights into attendee-only papers. The grand finale is the third day, featuring an awards ceremony.
The highest achiever at VJAS earns a coveted invitation to AJAS. Still, every participant reaps numerous benefits, including the chance to secure the VDOE Science Diploma Seal, 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 event spans three significant days: the first day kicks off with a General Session Speaker, followed by the second day where students present their work, and all students can listen to speakers and gain insights into attendee-only papers. The grand finale is the third day, featuring an awards ceremony.
The highest achiever at VJAS earns a coveted invitation to AJAS. Still, every participant reaps numerous benefits, including the chance to secure the VDOE Science Diploma Seal, 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) Meet Virginia’s Standards of Learning and being one of the few recognized groups that can be used to obtain the Science Diploma Seal.
(2) Encourage the development of practices used by scientists, engineers, and mathematicians with mentoring done by the VAS.
(3) Identify students who are providing leadership in solving important problems and give them the ability to be state leaders serving on the board.
(4) Assist in publishing student projects in the Proceedings and the VOICE (student publication).
(5) Encourage the pursuit of careers in science, mathematics, and applied fields by supporting these efforts in scholarships, meeting scientists and other opportunities.
(6) Teach students how to develop a project, conduct research, draw conclusions, and make public presentations establishing critical thinking skills.
(7) Foster fellowship between VJAS and the Virginia Academy of Science (VAS).
(2) Encourage the development of practices used by scientists, engineers, and mathematicians with mentoring done by the VAS.
(3) Identify students who are providing leadership in solving important problems and give them the ability to be state leaders serving on the board.
(4) Assist in publishing student projects in the Proceedings and the VOICE (student publication).
(5) Encourage the pursuit of careers in science, mathematics, and applied fields by supporting these efforts in scholarships, meeting scientists and other opportunities.
(6) Teach students how to develop a project, conduct research, draw conclusions, and make public presentations establishing critical thinking skills.
(7) Foster fellowship between VJAS and the Virginia Academy of Science (VAS).
