| WHAT IS JUNIOR ACADEMY? |
| WHAT IS THE MISSION OF THE MISSOURI ACADEMY OF SCIENCE? |
| HOW DOES THE JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE FIT INTO THIS MISSION? |
| The Missouri Junior Academy of Science is the Junior Division of the Missouri Academy of Science an organization that brings together middle and high school students across Missouri to present research papers to local scientists and professionals for judgment. Students compete at a district level for recognition and an the opportunity to advance to the state level. |
| Scientists of the State of Missouri organized in 1934 to form the Missouri Academy of Science. By April 6, 1934, a Constitution and By-Laws were prepared and on August 14, 1934, the organization was incorporated. The Academy held its organizational meeting on April 13-14, 1934 with 250 people attending. At the December, 1934, meeting, more than 400 people registered and by May, 1935, there were approximately 750 members of the Academy. Statewide interest at a high level continued until activities made necessary by World War II caused disruption of Academy Affairs except for some activity in the College Section. Post-war revival of Academy activities started at a meeting on April 20, 1963 at Drury College. From the group of twelve persons who initiated the reactivation of the Academy in 1963, the membership has grown steadily to more than 800. Activities of the Academy have expanded to include the awarding of modest grants for projects proposed by high-school and college students, and to sponsor the establishment of a Junior Academy of Science. Since its reactivation in 1963, the Missouri Academy of Science has regularly held annual meetings at 16 different sites around the state. The refereed publication, the Transactions of the Missouri Academy of Science, has been published consistently since 1967. Six Occasional papers have also been released. Presently, 49 colleges and universities around the State of Missouri hold an Institutional Membership Status. Many industries and other private businesses are supporting the Academy with Corporate Memberships. Membership into the Academy is a year-round opportunity for everyone and runs from January 31 to December 31. Benefits include four quarterly newsletters, one annual Transactions, and annual meeting lower pre-registration fee. The Missouri Academy of Science is a non-profit organization and is supported solely by membership dues and donations. That is why we appreciate each new member and the current members who renew so faithfully each year. And it is because of their interest that the Academy continues its success as a fine scientific organization. |
| Its mission is to increase scientific knowledge and aid in its diffusion, to encourage and support the scientific spirit, to promote cooperation among the scientific interests of Missouri, and to foster the education of its citizenry concerning the constructive role of science and technology in the improvement of the general welfare of our society. |
| The
Missouri Academy of Sciences Junior Division
endeavors to support,
promote, and enhance science education in junior and senior high
schools. Addressing one of
most pressing societal needs, the encouragement of students in the areas
of science and mathematics, the Junior Academy of Science program
encourages students to become involved with science projects.
It provides a venue for the most creative students; it provides
an opportunity for students to learn about each other’s work, and to
interact with college and university faculty members. |
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