Thank you for encouraging students to attend and participate in the 2010 Washington Junior Science and Humanities Symposium on Thursday, March 11 and Friday, March 12, 2010.
TEACHER REQUEST FOR FTP ACCOUNT DEADLINE:
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Teachers whose students intend to submit papers must click here to send a special email to the WJSHS Director by Thursday, January 14, 2010 to request a password-protected FTP account on the Symposium server. This will allow each teacher to have his or her secure space to upload papers. No more emailing large files!
RESEARCH PAPER SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Research papers must be prepared and oral presentations must be delivered according to the National JSHS Program Fact Sheet and Guidelines for Students
The teacher of every student who submits a research paper must upload electronically on the Symposium server, on behalf of the student, a copy of the student's paper. (For a sample winning paper, click here.)
In addition, the student who submits a research paper must fill out a web-based form that includes an abstract and a Statement of Outside Assistance (which includes the name(s) of mentor(s), research advisor(s), and others who contributed to the research described in the paper, as well as a brief outline of each person's contribution). On the last page of the web-based form, the student is requested to print out that page and give it to his or her teacher as proof of succesful submission of the form.
ABSTRACT and STATEMENT OF OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Please note: Any research paper submissions made by anyone except the student's teacher will not be considered.
NOTIFICATION OF FIFTEEN FINALISTS FOR PRESENTATIONS: Monday, February 15, 2010
The notification of the selection of fifteen finalists who will be invited to present orally their research at the WJSHS will be made on Monday, February 8, 2010. All teachers will receive a list of ALL fifteen students who will be invited to present their papers orally. The fifteen students who will be giving oral presentations should receive the following from their teacher.
►A copy of the list of presenters, with their own name highlighted.
►Copies of the Oral Presentation Guidelines and Judging Form, which gives the criteria for judging.
From each of these students, we must receive a confirmation from you that the student intends to give his or her oral presentation. We must receive these confirmations no later than Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Please go to this link to send us the list of confirmed oral presenters, the number of confirmed poster presenters, the number of student observers, and the number of adult chaperones.
NOTIFICATION OF POSTER PRESENTERS: Monday, February 15, 2010
Students who do not get invited to present their research orally may display their research in a poster presentation at the Washington Symposium. Please give these students the following:
►A copy of the Poster Presentation Guidelines.
►A copy of the Form for Judging Poster Presentations, which gives the criteria for judging.
From each of these students, we must receive a confirmation from you that the student intends to display a poster. We must receive these confirmations no later than Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Please go to this link to send us the list of confirmed oral presenters, the number of confirmed poster presenters, the number of student observers, and the number of adult chaperones.
FINAL SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Please go to this link to upload the rooming lists for all attendees from your school.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM EVENT
If your group is coming from the West side of the Cascades: The first night of the event is the only night available with subsidized accommodations.
If your group is coming from the East side of the Cascades: Please let us know if you need to stay a second night.
MEDICAL CONSENT FORMS AND EdCC WAIVERS
Teachers must have a completed medical consent form for each student (provided by their school) and a EdCC release form for each and every student and adult who will attend. Teachers will hand in the EdCC release form upon check-in but keep the medical consent forms. The teacher needs to have the medical consent forms with them at all times in case of emergency. If the teacher does not have a consent form and a student needs emergency attention, it will be the responsibility of the teacher to contact the parents and make arrangements to handle the situation. EdCC does not provide medical treatment and is not liable for treatments made without parental consent.
INFORMATION ABOUT AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
The national scholarships at the Regional Symposium will be $2,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place, and $1,000 for third place winners.
The teacher of the first place winner will receive a certificate and an award for $500.
The first- and second-place WJSHS winners will get to present orally their research at the National Symposium and compete for scholarships. The first and second place finalists at the Regional level will be competing on equal footing at the National Symposium.
The third-place winner will be invited to present his or her research in a non-competitive poster session at the National Symposium. Student attendees at the National Symposium will select 10 top-place finishers and a "student’s choice" winner of the poster session. Large medallion ribbons will be awarded with no cash prizes.
The fourth- and fifth- place regional winners will also get to attend the National Symposium.
The first-place winner among the WJSHS poster presenters will also get to attend the National Symposium.
Teachers, please ask your students to consult the Information for Winners to familiarize themselves with the procedures for the winners.
We are looking forward to seeing you and your students on the campus of Edmonds Community College on March 11-12, 2010! In the meantime, if you have any questions, please email Mary O'Brien.