Thank you for encouraging students at your school to attend and participate in the 2008 Washington Junior Science and Humanities Symposium on Thursday, March 6, 2008 and Friday, March 7, 2008.
RESEARCH PAPER SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Wednesday, January 23, 2008
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 send by email, 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: Thursday, January 24, 2008
Please note: Any research paper submissions made by anyone except the student's teacher will not be considered.
The notification of the selection of fifteen finalists who will be invited to present orally their research at the WJSHS will be made on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. On the same day, selection of the poster presenters will be announced as well.
FINAL SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, February 20, 2008
We are implementing a new system of registration. Stay tuned!
DORM LIFE!
»» If you are from the West side of the Cascades: Thursday night is the only night available to stay in the dorm (students) or in a hotel (teachers and chaperones).
»» If your group is coming from the East side of the Cascades and you also need to stay on Friday night, be sure to let us know. Note: No breakfast will be served in the dorm on Saturday morning.
Everyone staying in the dorm needs to bring their own bedding or sleeping bag and a pillow.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
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 name highligted.
»» Copies of the Oral Presentation Guidelines and Judging Form, which gives the criteria for judging.
From each of these students, we must receive a letter that the student intends to give his or her oral presentation. We must receive these letters no later than Wednesday, February 20, 2008.
(The letters may be faxed to 206-378-5400 or e-mailed).
For examples of excellent presentations, click here, here, here, or here.
Please see the last section on this page for scholarships that the top three winners will receive.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
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 letter that the student intends to display a poster. We must receive these letters no later than Wednesday, February 20, 2008. (The letters may be faxed to 206-378-5400 or e-mailed).
Please see the last section on this page for the award that the top winner will receive.
"CHECK-IN" REGISTRATION: March 6
The Symposium begins on Thursday, March 6, 2008. Check-in and poster set-up takes place between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. in Otto Miller Hall. Also, students may take advantage of oral practice sessions during this time.
On Thursday, March 6, 2008, lunch will be on your own; either bring your lunch or plan to purchase something at the Corner Place on campus.
Orientation starts at 1:00 p.m. in Otto Miller Hall Room 109.
»» "Sign in" (register) and get your Symposium packet.
»» For students staying in the dorm, you will receive your key and check in at your assigned dorm.
»» For adults staying in the hotel, you will have received information about your reservation in advance.
»» If a student has a poster presentation, she/he will receive instructions on setting up the poster.
»» If a student is giving an oral presentation, you and that student will have designated “Practice” times to check out the equipment in Otto Miller Hall 109 (see the schedule of events for your group’s time). Oral presentation sequence to be determined at the Orientation session by random drawing.
»» Questions? We'll be having an orientation session at 1:00 p.m. to answer your questions and provide additional important information for everyone.
TOURS (More information to come)
On Friday afternoon all participants will have the opportunity to tour Seattle.
MEDICAL CONSENT FORMS AND SPU WAIVERS (DON'T LOSE THEM!)
Teachers must have a completed medical consent form for each student (provided by their school) and a SPU release form for each student and adult who will attend.
Teachers will hand in the SPU 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.
SPU does not provide medical treatment and is not liable for treatments made without parental consent.
FINALLY THE PROGRAM BEGINS
After check-in and lunch, the orientation session will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. This will be followed by a special speaker and then a viewing/judging session of the poster presentations (with you teachers serving as the judges). Click here for the program, which describes the sequence of the exciting activities that are planned for you and your students.
AND THE NEW WINNERS ARE...
Well, we'll have to wait and see!
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 finalists at the Regional level will be competing equally at the National Symposium.
- Seattle Pacific University will award scholarships again this year, $2,000 for first place, $1,000 for second place, and $1,000 for third place winners who enroll at SPU.
The first and second place WJSHS winners will get to present orally their research at the National Symposium and compete for scholarships.
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. 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 poster presenters will also get to attend the National Symposium.
The National Symposium will be held in Jacksonville, Florida, April 30-May 4, 2008.
We are looking forward to seeing you and your students on the campus of Seattle Pacific University on March 6-7, 2008! In the meantime, if you have any questions, please email Stamatis Vokos or Laurie Mendes.
