Registration for the February 27, 2027 CT Junior Science and Humanities Symposium will open on November 1, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Deadline to register/apply to present will be Monday, December 14, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Watch this space!

CT AHEC at UConn Health is pleased to host the Connecticut Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (CT JSHS). For more than 60 years, Connecticut has held a regional symposium as part of the national Junior Science and Humanities Symposia (JSHS) program.

CT JSHS is designed to challenge and engage students (grades 9-12) in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). Individual students compete for scholarships and recognition by presenting the results of their original research efforts before a panel of judges and an audience of their peers. In addition to applying to present their research in oral or poster format, participants can also register to attend as "observers" with an opportunity to provide feedback on the presentations, take part in a humanities activity, and perhaps prepare to be a competitor in a future year.

Past participants have often said that CT JSHS was the formative experience that launched them on a rewarding STEM career path, and STEM professionals have frequently expressed astonishment at the high level of student accomplishment demonstrated at CT JSHS. We hope you will join us!

• The in-person symposium will be held at UConn Health on Saturday, February 27, 2027, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • PHIG (Public Health Infrastructure Grant) Community Resiliency Project presentation participants should arrive by 7:30 a.m.
• Online judging will be held Saturday, February 20, 2027 (invitation only).
• An online STEM Poster Exhibition (non-competitive) will take place during the week leading up to the event, February 22 through 26, 2027.
• An online presenters' workshop will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2027 (all presenters are invited).
• Each high school may select a delegation of up to 10 students to register to participate in the symposium. A chaperone is required for each student delegation.
• There is no charge to attend.

Note: A school chaperone is required to accompany attendees under the age of 18; if unavailable, a parent/guardian can serve as a chaperone. All chaperones must register as well.

Important information for applicants:

CT JSHS application checklist: coming
2027 JSHS Guidelines including Core Rules of Competition and Statement of Outside Assistance Form (SOA)
Abstract preparation: coming
Team or group projects: coming

On January 18, after the application review committee completes its process, competition applicants will be notified of their participation status and at that time, one of the following 3 documents will apply to them:
2027 CT JSHS Oral Competitor Guidelines: coming
2027 CT JSHS Poster Competitor Guidelines: coming
2027 CT JSHS STEM Poster Exhibitor Guidelines: coming

Note: The 64th National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium will take place in Chantilly, Virginia, from April 20 through April 25, 2027.

Looking for a research mentor?
Potential Research Mentors in Connecticut
National JSHS mentor program: coming

Resources:
2027 CT JSHS Info Bulletin: coming
2027 CT JSHS Flyer: coming
2026 CT HSSHS Top Finishers
2026 Program and Abstracts
One Day Makes a Difference Video

The February 28, 2026 CT High School Science and Humanities Symposium page is archived here.

For more information, contact:
Ellen Ravens-Seger
Phone: 860-679-7969
Email: ravensseger@uchc.edu