Illinois Junior Academy of Science

Presenting science as a rational observation and a systematic investigation of natural phenomena while stressing the importance of critical/logical reasoning.

[Illinois Junior Academy of Science @IJASorg]

Got questions about conducting research? Join us during office hours to get answers, resources, and support for the 2025–2026 IJAS season. Check https://t.co/MphJCG5P7w for details! #ijas #stem

[Illinois Junior Academy of Science @IJASorg]

IJAS School, Club, & Individual Membership registration is OPEN for the 2025-2026 competition season! Check out https://t.co/AKUsEUxWbV to register today! #IJAS #2026StateScienceExpostion #STEM #StudentResearch #Innovation #RegisterNow #IJASMembership

[Illinois Junior Academy of Science @IJASorg]

We're proud to announce that 5 Illinois students have been named in the Top 300 Junior Innovators in the 2025 Thermo Fisher Scientific #JuniorInnovators Challenge, the nation’s STEM competition for middle school students!
See the full list: https://t.co/4FHRF8h5Wh

[Illinois Junior Academy of Science @IJASorg]

Save the date for the IJAS 2026 State Science Exposition at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale! This is a two-day event from Friday, April 24, 2026 through Saturday, April 25, 2026. Check out more information on our website! @SIUC #IJAS #2026StateScienceExposition #STEM

[Illinois Junior Academy of Science @IJASorg]

Concession information for the @StateFarmCenter, @oakviewgroup & #2025StateScienceExposition
Please note all concessions stands at @StateFarmCenter are CASHLESS. Credit, debit, or NFC-enabled devices with Google Pay, Apple Pay, or Samsung Pay are accepted. @UniversityofIl

[Illinois Junior Academy of Science @IJASorg]

We NEED you!
Student Volunteer Runners need on 5/2/25-5/3/25. We will accept applications from students (ages 11 and up) interested in helping the #2025StateExposition at @UniversityofIl run smoothly.
@StateFarmCenter & @IlliniUnion
Application
https://t.co/WYxkc2GmTF

[Illinois Junior Academy of Science @IJASorg]

Check out the new Illinois Junior Academy of Science merchandise store! Not only will the event t-shirts, sweatshirts, decals, and more be available on-site at the #2025StateScienceExposition, but you can now order the IJAS logo gear
online.https://t.co/gcfzeitM58

[Illinois Junior Academy of Science @IJASorg]

Maurer-Stutz Inc. is a long-standing supporter of the @IJASorg, the annual IJAS banquet, and the students of #Illinois. Maurer-Stutz will be awarding $100 to an outstanding project in Engineering at the #2025StateScienceExposition, @UniversityofIl Urbana-Champaign

[Illinois Junior Academy of Science @IJASorg]

Are you curious about the @IJASorg State Science Exposition? Join us on Oct 9 at 4pm for "Intro to IJAS" webinar. Focus on Region 5, 1, and 12 but all sponsors & parents welcome!

https://t.co/kiSzBkyMmD
Meeting ID: 884 5042 2346

No password needed

[Illinois Junior Academy of Science @IJASorg]

@IJASorg President's Grant provides up to $250 of financial support to student scientists. Applications are open now at https://t.co/BreBepuO2u #scienceresearch #sciencefunding

[Illinois Junior Academy of Science @IJASorg]

The @IJASorg New Apple and Android App is here! Download today for update information! The fair information right at your fingertips!

[Emily Dawson, NBCT @dawsonskillbui1]

Thank you, @Hanson1954 for your continued support of @Ijasorg & the students of #IL. Hanson will be awarding $100 to an outstanding project in the #Engineering category during the Poster Session of the #2024StateScienceExposition at @MillikinU. #civilengineering #engineering

[Illinois Junior Academy of Science @IJASorg]

@Ijasorg is pleased to welcome The Foundation for Environmental Education & Glen Kizer as a bronze partner of the #2024StateScienceExposition! They will be awarding $100 to a student doing research in the category of Environmental Science. #environmentalscience

[Illinois Junior Academy of Science @IJASorg]

Volunteer Judges NEEDED!

Do you enjoy #science or have a passion for #research, please volunteer to judge student projects on May 3rd or 4th or both at the @IJASorg #2024StateScienceExposition at @MillikinU

Volunteer Today https://t.co/U65vihi20n

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@Ijasorg is excited to announce our new partnership with @sciencecoachorg who will be awarding a "rookie" teacher and a "hall of fame" teacher free admission, registration, and room and board to the Science Coach Academy in June. #sciencecoaching

[Illinois Junior Academy of Science @IJASorg]

Are you traveling to the @IJASorg #IJAS2024StateExposition with a student who is presenting? Are you in #middle or #highschool? Earn volunteer hours & become a runner for the event. Apply here https://t.co/YV1mO0m0Nf #IJAS2024StateScienceExposition #Runner #VolunteerOpportunity

[Illinois Junior Academy of Science @IJASorg]

Thank you, Maurer-Stutz, Inc. for your continued support of @IJASorg and the students of #Illinois. @Maurer-Stutz will be awarding $100 to an outstanding project in the #Engineering category at the #2024StateScienceExposition @MillikinU @MS_Unmanned

[Illinois Junior Academy of Science @IJASorg]

@IJASorg is very excited to introduce Griffins' BBQ Crew Catering, LLC ! Griffins' Catering will be featured at the #IJAS2024AnnualBanquet on May 3, 2024 6pm at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel.

Tickets are available at https://t.co/3LBeLrGBI4

[Illinois Junior Academy of Science @IJASorg]

@IJASorg is pleased to welcome the #Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau as one of our newest sponsors of the #2024StateScienceExposition! Thank you for #inspiring, #empowering, and #SupportingOurCommunity of student researchers! #Science #technology #engineering #STEM

[Illinois Junior Academy of Science @IJASorg]

@IJASorg is pleased to welcome The Lokesh Family as one of our newest Silver Level sponsors of the #2024StateScienceExposition! The Lokesh Family will be awarding $100 to 1 student doing research in the category of #Biochemistry.
#Biochemistry #familysupport #FriendsofIJAS