The Junior Science and Humanities Symposia (JSHS) Program promotes original research and experimentation in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics at the high school level and publicly recognizes students for outstanding achievement. By connecting talented students, their teachers, and research professionals at affiliated symposia and by rewarding research excellence, JSHS aims to widen the pool of trained talent prepared to conduct research and development vital to our nation.

JSHS is jointly sponsored by the research offices of the United States Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force in cooperation with leading research universities throughout the nation.  The Department of Defense generously provides funding for the National Symposium and the JSHS scholarships.  The JSHS program is administered nationally through the Academy of Applied Science.

The JSHS mission…

• To promote research and experimentation in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics at the high school level.
• To recognize the significance of research in human affairs and the importance of humane and ethical principles in the application of research results.
• To search out talented youth and their teachers, recognize their accomplishments at symposia, and encourage their continued interest and participation in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
• To expand the horizons of research-oriented students by exposing them to opportunities in the academic, industrial, and governmental communities.
• To increase the number of future adults capable of conducting research and development.
  

"The National Association of Secondary School Principals has placed this program on the NASSP National Advisory List of Student Contests and Activities for 2007-208."