TrexlerMiddle School

PJAS

The Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) is a statewide organization of junior and senior high school students designed to stimulate and promote interest in science among its members through the development of research projects and investigations. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is divided into 12 PJAS regions. Each PJAS region consists of two or more counties. Every PJAS region has one or more directors and a treasurer who oversee the operation of the region. PJAS also has a State Director, a State Secretary, and  two State Treasurers as well as committees for Judging, Safety, Technicians, and Awards.

PJAS Regional Competitions will occur in February of 2024 at Northampton Community College.

PJAS State Competition will be held at Penn State on TBD

Further information can be found  on the regional website.  

7th and 8th grade students who place first at PJAS regional competition will be moving on to the state level competition at Penn State University.