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VIRGINIA JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE


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Academy Phone Number   (804) 864-1450
The Virginia Junior Academy of Science (VJAS) is directly sponsored by the Virginia Academy of Science (VAS). The Junior and Senior Academy maintain a Central Office in the Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Contact the Director
 
HANDBOOK / FORMS -- updated August 2007 Membership Applications in Appendix B
VAS INDEX
MEMBERSHIP-- WHAT THE VJAS CAN DO FOR YOU NOTE - Paper Due Date is 2/29/08
PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
JUNIOR OFFICERS APPLICATION
SAFETY RESOURCES & DATABASES
VJAS Future Meetings     Only overhead transpancy projectors will be provided by Hampton.
    Linens provided for On Campus Lodging.
CURRENT VJAS COMMITTEE/OFFICERS
updated 10/25/07

VJAS Newsletter
VEE Scholarships - Frances and Sydney Lewis
                               Henry W. MacKenzie Jr.
                              (and other Special Awards)
 PHIL ROBINSON - VIRGINIA NATURALLY 5K RUN
( The Virginia Environmental Business Council )

VJAS 2008 Meeting in Hampton

Virginia Junior Academy of Science 2007 Award Winners

Virginia Junior Academy of Science 2006 Award Winners

Virginia Junior Academy of Science 2005 Award Winners

Virginia Junior Academy of Science 2004 Award Winners

Virginia Junior Academy of Science 2003 Award Winners

       
FALL LETTER October, 2007

Invitation to Judge
            PAPER
                                        PRESENTATIONS


Letter to Science Contact Persons from:
Paula Klonowski, Science Specialist, Office of Elementary Instructional Services
and Eric Rhoades, Science Specialist, Office of Middle School and High School Instructional Services

AJAS web site

VAST web site - Submissions for Virginia Journal of Science
                                Educaton




The objectives of the VJAS are:
  • (1) to discover and encourage scientific aptitude among secondary school students (grades 7 through 12) in Virginia,
  • (2) to foster fellowship between its members and the members of the VAS,
  • (3) encourage students to continue their education in science, engineering
    and related fields, and
  • (4) to develop a background among its members which will eventually lead to
    membership in the Virginia Academy of Science and other professional
    science organizations.
In 1938 the VAS served as host to the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Richmond, Virginia. One important event discussed at this meeting was the rapid development of science clubs in high schools throughout the country, especially the organized associations of science clubs in New York City.

The VAS became interested in these association's accomplishments, and Dr. Ruskin S. Freer, the incoming president of the VAS, appointed a committee under Dr. L. C. Bird to initiate such work in Virginia. At a meeting in Dean Hortley F. Rudd's office on June 5, 1940, two committees were formed to direct the activities of VJAS - the Virginia Junior Academy of Science Committee and the Virginia Academy of Science Sponsoring Committee.

Invitations to join the VJAS were mailed to all science clubs that had indicated interest, and charters for the VJAS were printed. On May 3, 1941, the first annual meeting of the VJAS was called to order in Richmond by Mr. Hubert J. Davis, chairman of the VJAS Committee. More than two hundred high school students, delegates from member clubs, visiting officers of the VAS, and guests were present.

Since this first meeting, the VJAS has initiated and promoted a variety of important programs, including an annual meeting, the presentation of awards, sponsoring radio science quiz shows, publication of scientific documents, and preparation of a VJAS film (now replaced by a video) to encourage science students in Virginia. The VJAS has grown rapidly from a nucleus of 17 clubs to over 100 affiliated schools. Many of the Senior Academy members instrumental in the formation of VJAS have maintained their interest in its progress and have continued to guide its affairs. Financial support has been provided by organizations and individuals throughout the Commonwealth.

Appreciation is expressed to the following people who have chaired the VJAS Committee and labored faithfully through the years to assure VJAS's growth to its present status:

      Mr. H. J. Davis                           1941-47
Mr. F. G. Lankford 1947-49
Dr. Boyd Harshbarger 1949
Mr. B. W. Cooper & Mr. Floyd S. Andrews 1950
Mr. Grover Everett 1951
Mrs. Thelma C. Heatwole 1952-60
Dr. W. W. Scott 1960-64
Dr. E. L. Wisman 1964-72
Dr. Lee Anthony 1972-75
Dr. John L. Hess 1975-78
Dr. A. B. Neimeyer, Jr. 1978-80
Dr. R. Dean Decker 1980-92
Mr. Donald R. Cottingham 1992-1997
Co-Directors:
R. Dean Decker & Donald R. Cottingham 1998-1999
Co-Directors:
R. Dean Decker & Susan Booth 1999-2000
Susan Booth - Director 2000-



The VJAS will continue to expand to meet the needs of the student
participants. Student officers are available at the annual meetings to
record your concerns (criticisms and constructive ideas) about the VJAS.

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