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Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium (JSEHS)
Congratulations to the
2012 National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium Florida Delegation!
Five student winners from the Florida Regional JSEHS attended the National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium in Baltimore Maryland.
The students participated in lecturees and seminars by notable scientists and researchers such as Dr. Jane Rigby, an astrophysicist at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and Dr. David Ferrucci, the principal investigator for the IBM Watson/Jeopardy! Project.
They experienced cutting-edge research being conducted at Army, Navy and Airforce Research labs.
Erin Barbeau competed in the Poster Competition with her orginal research on butterfly populations and diversity. Erin was awarded Honorable Mention for her outstanding research.
Pratheek Nagaraj and Adam Pissaris represented Florida in the Student Speaker Competition. Congratulations to Pratheek for a first-place finish in the Mathematics and Computer Science Division. Pratheek won a $12,000 college scholarship and a trip to the 2012 London International Youth Science Forum.
2013 Program Dates: January 27 - 29, 2013
The Florida Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium (JSEHS) has been bringing Florida science teachers, high school students and select middle school students to UF since 1963. The main components of this program are visits to research laboratories across campus, a judged speaker competition for 11-12th grade student researchers, and an opportunity for 9-10th grade students to give presentations as a practice for future judged competitions. Additionally, students are invited to bring posters to display throughout the symposium.
Pre-Symposium Information for Teachers and Chaperones
Poster Session Information now Available!
Click Here to Register for Poster Session.
The JSEHS is designed to:
Search out talented youth and help them develop their interests and abilities in science;
Assist students in career explorations by revealing opportunities in the sciences;
Provide recognition and prestige for students who demonstrate aptitude for scientific studies;
Offer teachers the opportunity to motivate students and update knowledge about current research;
Demonstrate the vital role of the humanities in the development of scientists and engineers.
Comments from Past Participants
"The atmosphere was business-like and adult. Science had a distinct air of importance."
"The symposium was wonderful! It's a great learning experience where one has a chance to look into the fields of study they are interested in. It is no wonder that this program has been such a success for thirty-five years."
"It was an enriching experience to have the opportunity to talk to the actual researchers, not just see them on television or read about them in magazines, journals or books."
"The ability to nurture our highly motivated students and recognize their talents was a refreshing experience."
