American Junior Academy of Sciences

Welcome to the AJAS web site!

Abstract submission deadline is November 1st!

AJAS is the only national honor society recognizing America's premier high school students for outstanding scientific research. AJAS meets annually in conjunction with AAAS, the largest scientific organization in the world.

AJAS delegates are exposed to cutting-edge technology and world renowned scientists! For more information about how to be selected as your state's AJAS delegate click here.

Dr. Frances Collins presents to AJAS delegates details of the Human Genome Project

AJAS is a program of the National Association of the Academics of Science (NAAS). AJAS sponsors an annual convention for research oriented students throughout the United States. The AJAS mission is to introduce, encourage and accelerate precollege students into the world of science, engineering and technology by enabling and integrating their participation into the social, cultural and scientific activities of the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Let me introduce the American Junior Academy of Sciences (AJAS). AJAS is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization. Convention costs this year are underwritten by sponsors whose logo appear on this page.

AJAS is affiliated with the National Association of the Academies of Science, NAAS. For more information, call the phone numbers listed on the AJAS contact page.