Arizona Junior Science and Humanities Symposium

FAQ

General Arizona JSHS Questions

What is Arizona JSHS?
What is the mission of Arizona JSHS?
How do I get involved with Arizona JSHS?
Why participate in Arizona JSHS?

Teachers

Do I have to attend Arizona JSHS in order for my students to participate?
Will Arizona JSHS decide room assignment for students?
Will teachers share a room?

Parents

Can my child apply to be an Arizona JSHS Oral/Poster/Observer without a teacher or mentor?
Can my child attend Arizona JSHS without a sponsor/mentor acting as a chaperone?
Can a parent be a sponsor/mentor/chaperone?
Will accommodations be provided for more than one adult attending with a student?
Can a parent or interested person attend an Arizona JSHS presentation that is not a mentor/sponsor/teacher/chaperone?
Will students have their own room?
Can the student just show up Saturday morning to compete in their category?

Students

If my teacher/mentor did not nominate me to attend Arizona JSHS may I apply on my own?
Can I compete both as an Oral and Poster Presenter?
Do I choose my category? For example: Environmental or Engineering.
Can I choose who I room with?
Can I just show up Saturday morning to compete in my category?
Will I have time to check out the competition room and equipment before my presentation?

Can the student just show up Saturday morning to compete in their category?

No, students must commit to and be present at the Friday night events in order to participate in the Saturday competition. The interactions your child will share with other students from Arizona are an important aspect of AZJSHS.

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