We’re excited to announce that JSHS has officially returned. Our website is currently being updated to reflect the latest information.
Please check back soon as we roll out updates – more details are on the way.
If you are inquiring about your scholarship, please email admin@jshs.org
The Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is a DoW-sponsored STEM program (U.S. Office of the Secretary of War and the U.S. Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force) which promotes original research and experimentation in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics at the high school level and publicly recognizes students for outstanding achievement. By connecting talented students, their teachers, and research professionals at affiliated symposia and by rewarding research excellence, JSHS aims to widen the pool of trained talent prepared to conduct research and development vital to our nation.
JSHS regional and national symposia are held during the academic year and reach more than 8,000 high school students and teachers throughout the United States; all U.S. Territories (including Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Marshall Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands); and the Department of War Schools in Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and Puerto Rico. Students must first participate in one of 49 regional symposia, where they compete for selection to present at the National JSHS each year.
JSHS is administered by the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA).
We’re excited to announce that JSHS has officially returned!
Our website is currently being updated to reflect the latest information. Please check back soon as we roll out updates – more details are on the way.
If you are inquiring about your scholarship payment, please email admin@jshs.org.
The Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is a DoW-sponsored STEM program (U.S. Office of the Secretary of War and the U.S. Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force) which promotes original research and experimentation in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics at the high school level and publicly recognizes students for outstanding achievement. By connecting talented students, their teachers, and research professionals at affiliated symposia and by rewarding research excellence, JSHS aims to widen the pool of trained talent prepared to conduct research and development vital to our nation.
JSHS regional and national symposia are held during the academic year and reach more than 8,000 high school students and teachers throughout the United States; all U.S. Territories (including Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Marshall Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands); and the Department of War Schools in Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and Puerto Rico. Students must first participate in one of 49 regional symposia, where they compete for selection to present at the National JSHS each year.
JSHS is administered by the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA).
A Virtual STEM Camp You Can Do From Home
Ready to experiment, explore, and discover what STEM is really like?
STEM Force Discovery Lab is a free, one-week virtual camp for rising 6th–8th graders where you’ll do hands-on experiments at home, meet real scientists and engineers, and see what a future in STEM could look like—all from your own space.
Spots are limited and fill quickly—registration is first come, first served. Apply here.
The Defense Health Agency-Public Health (DHA PH), Aberdeen GEMS 2026 program will be offered by Entomological Science Division. The first-ever DHA PH Bug Camp: an immersive and educational summer program designed to provide youth with a unique opportunity to explore the captivating world of insects and foster a love for entomology with a focus in military environments. This in-person camp aims to combine outdoor experiences, hands-on activities, and scientific learning to make the study of bugs exciting and engaging.
The 2026 Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science Program (GEMS) hosted by ARL has been cancelled. Please bookmark this page and check back in the fall regarding 2027 program status.
For more information regarding ARL programs please contact igniteapg@arloutreach.org.
About DEVCOM ARL – Army Research Office
ARO is a directorate within DEVCOM ARL responsible for setting and executing the nationwide extramural research agenda and programs on Army focused basic research to provide critical enhancements to current warfighter needs and revolutionary advances required for technological dominance of the future force with emphasis on the Army’s Modernization Priorities GEMS participants will be engaged in hands-on activities, work in collaborative groups and interact with scientists and engineers to explore STEM subjects and careers.