The 2025 Hawaii and Pacific JSHS

University of Hawaii at Hilo & Kilauea Military Camp, Hawaii Island
January 18-19, 2025

The Hawaii and Pacific Junior Science & Humanities Symposium (Hawaii JSHS), historically known as the Pacific Symposium for Science and Sustainability (PS3), is an enriching STEM program that brings students from all across the Pacific together to share their original independent research projects with peers and professionals. The Hawaii JSHS participates as the regional competition for the National JSHS. Regional and National JSHS programs are sponsored by the United States Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, and the Department of Defense (DoD), and administered by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). The competition will be a two-day event, where students give oral presentations to a panel of judges on the 1st day and selected finalists present on the 2nd day, followed by an awards ceremony. This year, the Hawaii JSHS will be held at the John A Burns School of Medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. The top 5 finalists will represent the Hawaii Delegation in the 2025 National JSHS competition with an all-expense paid trip in Spring 2025. The top three Hawaii JSHS finalists will also win scholarship awards: 1st Place - $2000; 2nd Place - $1500; 3rd Place - $1000. For more detailed information about the National JSHS competition, please visit the JSHS website.

Download The 2025 Hawaii and Pacific JSHS ANNOUNCEMENT

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION:
- Must be a student enrolled in a school (public, private, home school) in Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, or Pacific territory
- Must be a student in grades 9-12
- U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident (LPR)

HOW DO I APPLY? (NOW OPEN!)
Step #1. Complete an ONLINE REGISTRATION on the Ideal Logics platform by NOVEMBER 15, 2024. Please make sure you answer all required registration questions. Registration questions will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Students will need to upload a completed Statement of Outside Assistance during registration. A VIDEO TUTORIAL has been created to help students with navigating through the registration portal.
Step #2. Write and submit your Abstract & Scientific Paper by NOVEMBER 30, 2024. Please refer to the Hawaii JSHS 2025 Instructions and the Hawaii JSHS 2025 Handbook for information.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out should have any questions.

Congratulations to ALL the 2024 Hawaii JSHS participants!

2024 FINALISTS
Amara Martin, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama, Grade 12 - 1st place ($2000 award)
Logan Lee, ‘Iolani School, Grade 11 - 2nd place ($1500 award)
Kian Sanchez, University Laboratory School, Grade 11- 3rd place ($1000 award)
Riley Ka’ai, St. Andrew’s Schools, Grade 11 - 4th place
Kaelyn Pacpaco, ‘Iolani School, Grade 11 - 5th place
Mia Leslie, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama, Grade 11 - Alternate

2024 STUDENT CHOICE AWARD WINNERS
Kim Garcia, Fa’asao Marist High School, Grade 10
Genevieve Yamaguchi, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama, Grade 10
Faith Brooks, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama, Grade 12
Noah Ling, Kalaheo High School, Grade 9
Kian Sanchez, University Laboratory School, Grade 11

2024 HONORABLE MENTIONS
Charles Tauiliili, Tafuna High School, Grade 12
Jeanine Marie Grace Longboy, Kauai High School, Grade 12
Faith Brooks, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama, Grade 12
Breeana Kawatomari, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama, Grade 12