Who? Students completing 9th-12th grades

What? Two day symposium for student research

Where? University of Wisconsin-Madison

When? February 22-23, 2012

Why? Intellectual challenge, individual research, scientific collaboration

The Wisconsin Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium (JSEHS) is a two-day campus-wide event on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus when high school students can learn about research and careers in science, engineering and mathematics. The 2012 Symposium will be held on February 22-23, 2012. There are many different ways that students can become involved:

1. Students can attend workshops, lab visits and learn from researchers and faculty
2. Students can share brief poster presentations of a topic that interests them
3. Students can share research ideas in a discussion panel session for useful feedback
4. Students can present original research and qualify for scholarships and awards

A generous grant from the Department of Defense covers all participation expenses, but funding is limited and all participants must pre-register. See the online registration form for deadlines and requirements or contact Carole J. Trone, WI JSEHS Symposium Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with questions.

Students who choose to submit and present a research paper will be eligible for the following awards and scholarships:

• Undergraduate tuition scholarships to college of choice: $2,000, $1,500, $1,000
• Expense paid trip to the National Symposium (held in May 20012 in Washington, DC)
• Compete at the National Symposium for: $12,000, $8,000, and $4,000 undergraduate scholarships
• Advance to the International Symposium and win a trip to London, England

There is no registration fee to attend the Wisconsin Junior Science Symposium. For more information, e-mail Carole J. Trone, Symposium Director, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .