Junior Science and Humanities Symposium

All high school students in grades 9-12 from Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are invited to attend the JSHS Symposium. There are two ways students can participate:

• Present a paper — Students may present their original research.
• Attend as an observer — Students may observe the research presentations.

Requirements for Presenting Students:

• Submit a written research report by Jan. 31, 2025, on the JSHS website.
• Research must focus on original laboratory/field research or work in mathematics/humanities related to science.
• Submit an abstract and finalized paper along with your application.

Helpful resources when conducting research:

• JSHS Core Rules of Competition
• JSHS Presentation Guidelines

Requirements for Observing Students:
(Students who want to attend the event without submitting a presentation)

• Must be in grades 7-12 from Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
• Must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone.
• Complete the registration form by Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

Preconference

Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024

Getting Started with JSHS Research
7-7:45 p.m., Zoom
This webinar will cover the types of research suitable for JSHS and the paper submission process. Attendees will also be able to ask questions. See a recording of the webinar (passcode: iCK58*Au).

Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024

Judge and Volunteer Training Session
7-7:45 p.m., Zoom
Volunteers interested in serving as judges, panel moderators, or event supporters are encouraged to attend this webinar. Register for the volunteer webinar.

CONFERENCE

Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Hotel Check-In
4 p.m. or later, Stella Hotel
Participants, judges, and speakers who have been approved for overnight accommodations.

JSHS Mixer (optional)
6-7:30 p.m., Stella Hotel
Open to participants, judges, speakers, and Carthage faculty/staff.

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Check-In
7:15-8:30 a.m., Todd Wehr Center

Breakfast (optional)
7:15-8:30 a.m., Todd Wehr Center

JSHS Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:30-9 a.m., Campbell Student Union Auditorium

Poster Setup
7:15-8:30 a.m., Todd Wehr Center

Student Research Presentations
9:15 a.m.-2 p.m., various campus locations (please refer to your assigned time/location)

Breakout Demonstrations and Presentations (optional)
9:15-10 a.m., 10:15-11:30 a.m., 12:45-1 p.m., 1:15-2 p.m.

• Panel 1: Life Sciences and Medicine — location to be announced
• Panel 2: Environmental and Physical Sciences — location to be announced
• Panel 3: Engineering & Technology — location to be announced
• Panel 4: Interdisciplinary and Emerging Fields — location to be announced
• Campus Tours — Depart from Todd Wehr Center

Lunch
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Todd Wehr Center

Student Research Poster Exhibition
Judges Review — 2-2:30 p.m., Todd Wehr Center
Students Present — 2:30-3:30 p.m., Todd Wehr Center

Career and Internship Fair
2-3:30 p.m., Todd Wehr Center

Closing Keynote and Awards Presentation
3:30-4:30 p.m., Campbell Student Union Auditorium

Departing Reception (optional)
4:30-5:30 p.m., Campbell Student Union Living Room

All student participants must be accompanied by a designated chaperone (teacher, mentor, parent, or guardian) for the entire duration of the symposium on March 1, 2025.

Chaperone Requirements:

• Each school is required to provide one designated chaperone for every 10 students.
• If additional chaperones attend for fewer than 10 students, Carthage will not cover their meal or lodging costs.

Transportation:

• Designated chaperones are responsible for transporting students to and from campus.
• Designated chaperones who are school district employees and travel more than 150 miles round-trip are eligible for mileage reimbursement.

Meals and Lodging:

• Meals: Provided at no cost for students and designated chaperones during the symposium.
• Lodging: Students and designated chaperones traveling more than 300 miles round-trip will receive complimentary lodging on the night of February 28, 2025.
• Rooming:
  • Students will share a room with one other student to encourage peer connections. (Students will not be roomed with parents or chaperones.)
  • Chaperones will share a room with another chaperone. If a chaperone prefers a private room, they must contact the JSHS directors to arrange this.
• Guest Information:
  • Parents, guardians, siblings, and mentors are welcome to attend, but all guests must register to confirm their attendance.
  • Guests are responsible for their lodging and meals, as Carthage will not cover these costs.
  • A block of rooms is reserved at The Stella Hotel, 2.6 miles from campus. Mention the event when booking.

Hotel Information:

The Stella Hotel
5706 8th Ave., Kenosha, WI 53140
Phone: 262-842-2000

March 1 symposium information will be updated in early January 2025. For FAQs about the JSHS research submission process, please visit the JSHS website.