Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)

Thursday, November 30, 2023 (research paper)
Sunday, February 11, 2024 (presentation)

• Seniors who have completed a research report before the application deadline may enter this competition for extra credit. The competition has two parts: a research report and a slide deck.
• Team projects are allowed, but only one member of the team will present. Any other members of the team must attend as observers. Presenters will receive more credit than observers. All team members are responsible for contributing to the research report and slide deck equally.
• Deadline to submit applications and upload documents is Thursday, November 30, 2023. Applications are done online and have the following basic components:
  • Name, contact, and other info about the presenter
  • Abstract
  • Research paper
  • Statement of Assistance (SOA) form (signed by student, teacher, and mentor)
• Prepare a slide presentation for the symposium. Presenters will rehearse in February. The Symposium will be held at York College in Jamaica, Queens Sunday, February 11, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Breakfast and lunch are provided.
• The top students at the NYC Metro JSHS move on to compete in the National JSHS May 1–4, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico .