2009 Indiana Junior Academy of Science
Monday, November 9, 2009
Registration Deadline: October 1, 2009
The Indiana Junior Academy of Science (IJAS) meeting and competition is held on the IU Bloomington campus each fall. The 2009 meeting and competition will be on Monday, November 9, 2009. Sponsored by the Indiana Academy of Science, IJAS is designed to encourage high school students to pursue an interest in science study and careers. Indiana high schools register to participate in the program, and science teachers accompany their students to the competition.
Previous winners for 2003 - 2008 click here.
Competitions and events at the fall meeting include:
Outstanding Junior Scientist Competition
The purpose of this competition is to recognize students who are exemplary in overall scholarship as well as scientific ability and achievement, and to recognize among those students one student as most outstanding. Two students may be nominated from each school.
Research Paper Presentation Competition
This competition provides an opportunity for students conducting original scientific investigations to present their work publicly and to receive recognition for their achievement.
Issues Competition
The Issues Competition recognizes students with the ability to cogently and persuasively present their opinions on a specific scientific issue.
Problem-Solving Exam
This exam provides delegates a fun yet meaningful exercise and is an opportunity to recognize both students and schools that excel in science.
Science Olympiad Event
The Mystery Architecture event will be the official Science Olympiad Event at the 2009 IJAS meeting. For the official rules, click here.
Other Activities
Specialized tours and demonstrations of some of IU's world-renowned research facilities are a tradition. 2009 tours will be posted in mid-October. You are encouraged to bring alternates or observers to the meeting. They can participate in the tours and demonstrations. Please remember to fill-out the observer/alternate registration form for each student.
Registration Information
Check here for the registration deadline for the fall 2009 meeting and competition.
Contact Information
Tina Gilliland, Outreach Liaison
Precollege and Undergraduate Programs Office
College of Arts and Sciences
Kirkwood Hall, Room 005
130 S. Woodlawn Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405-7104
(812) 855-5397
E-mail: mgillila 
indiana.edu
