Virginia Junior Academy of Science

Save the date!  The Virginia Junior Academy of Science Symposium 2026 will be held at Hampden-Sydney on May 2, 2026.  VJAS will need virtual readers and in-person judges.  https://my.reviewr.com/site/VJAS_Judging_2026.  VJAS plans to send the top winners to AJAS.

Visit the VJAS Website here.

Since its inception in 1941, The Virginia Junior Academy of Science (VJAS) has enjoyed steadfast sponsorship from the Virginia Academy of Science (VAS). In an exciting development starting in 2023, we are thrilled to introduce the Juried Science Symposium Conference—a pivotal addition to our offerings.
Here's what this means for all students: membership in VJAS is now entirely free. As members, students have the option to participate in the Juried Symposium, a cornerstone of the Conference. They can submit their papers for consideration, with the potential to become presenters. Even if their submissions are not selected, they are welcome to attend the event as attendees, gaining insights from presentations and speakers, all contributing to their educational growth.

VJAS distinguishes itself by offering students a unique opportunity to receive indirect and direct feedback.  The highest achiever at VJAS earns a coveted invitation to AJAS. Still, every participant reaps numerous benefits, engage in state-level leadership experiences, have their work published in the Proceedings or VOICE, access scholarships, and collaborate with mentors.

VJAS isn't just an event; it's an immersive experience. Join us today as a member, entirely free of charge, at vjas.org, and embark on a journey of knowledge, growth, and opportunity.

VJAS Mission

(1)  Encourage the development of practices used by scientists, engineers, and mathematicians with mentoring done by the VAS.
(2) Identify students who are providing leadership in solving important problems and give them the ability to be state leaders serving on the board.
(3) Assist in publishing student projects in the Proceedings and the VOICE (student publication).
(4) Encourage the pursuit of careers in science, mathematics, and applied fields by supporting these efforts in scholarships, meeting scientists, and 
(5) Teach students how to develop a project, conduct research, draw conclusions, and make public presentations establishing critical thinking skills.
(6) Foster fellowship between VJAS and the VAS.