Saturday, May 22, 2027 • Potomac Shores Middle School • Prince William County Public Schools
Step into a day filled with curiosity, discovery, and the bright spark of young scientific minds. Your experience and perspective can make a real difference for students across Virginia in grades 7–12.
How Judging Works
Volunteer as an in-person judge, virtual reader, or special judge for the 2027 VJAS Research Symposium. Registration is now open.
What You’ll Do
Review and score student research before the symposium. Attend presentations on May 22. Complete final scoring with fellow judges.
How the Day Flows
Score student research papers before the symposium, attend student presentations on May 22, then complete final scoring and a brief judges’ discussion.
Why Judge?
Meet Virginia’s most motivated young scientists and help inspire the next generation of innovators. It’s a rewarding, meaningful, and fun experience.