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North Carolina Student Academy of Science
The North Carolina Student Academy of Science (NCSAS) is an organization for students in grades 6-12 in alliance with the North Carolina Academy of Science (NCAS). Our research sharing events (or research competition) allow spaces for students to share research, just like professionals share.
The NCSAS competition leads to the American Junior Academy of Science conference
Competition Details
Format
10 min slides presentation with 5 min interview
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State Comp
Where: NCSSM (Durham)
When: March 22, 2024
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Regional Comp
Where: Virtual
When: February 3, 2023
Registration Deadline: January 22, 2023
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American Junior Academy of Science (National Conference)
Where: TBD
When: March of 2025 (The following year after winning)
AJAS (American Junior Academy of Science) is a national conference for high school students that lasts about five days. AJAS members will get to visit research labs, attend the international AAAS conference, and meet scientists from around the world. This opportunity is given to the first place winners at the NCSAS competition.
Awards
1st, 2nd, 3rd place medals and certificates
Trip to the AAAS/AJAS Conference.