Participation Process

Welcome or welcome back to JDSTA Region 11 Science Fair! As a teacher, you are one of the heroes of Science Fairs, and a most honored hero at JDSTA. You are a critical player in this creative piece of science education.

The process for participation is

1. State: Illinois Junior Academy of Science website is www.ijas.org. Under "Documents and Forms" you can find:
   
   • The Illinois Junior Academy of Science Policy and Procedure Manual
   • The Illinois Junior Academy of Science current mailing
   • Registration form and fee schedule
   • Information letter
   • Essay information
2. Region 11: All the information and materials you need can be found on this web site:
   
   • Registration Form (to participate in science fair you must pay a $100 fee to JDSTA as well as the state fee listed on their form)
   • State Agreement Form (students must commit to going to state if they qualify at the regional fair)
   • Guides for the two sessions of the fair -- project and paper/essay
   • Student Manual
3. To assist you, several members of the executive board are willing to serve as mentors to answer questions and concerns. Contact information can be found on About Us.
   
4. If you are a new administrator or a new sponsor, it would be beneficial to familiarize yourself with the material.