Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) is a state wide extracurricular activity for students in the seventh and eighth grade. Students participating design and carry out an experiment they design using the scientific method. Upon completion of their experiment, the students prepare a ten minute oral presentation that is given before a panel of three judges at the Regional Meet in February. All students awarded a first place award at the Regional Meet travel to Penn State University and compete against each other.
PJAS Year in Review 2011
Eleven 7th and 8th grade students represented St. Louise at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) Regional Meet in February at Keystone Oaks High School.
They returned with nine first place awards and two second place awards. The first place winners were: Billy B., Maggie B., Franc G., Daniel K., Angela K., Caitlin P., Morgan S., and Tom W.
The second place winners were: Marlee C., and Peyton S.
The nine first place winners then traveled to Penn State University in May to compete with the first place winners from across the state. The St. Louise team returned with 8 first place awards and one second. The first place winners were: Billy B., Maggie B., Franc G., Daniel K., Angela K., Morgan S., and Tom W. Caitlin P was awarded a second place for her work with probiotic bacteria.
The following students served as technicians at the Regional and/or State Meet: Francesca G., Allison M., Teresa R., Collin K., Claire M., Maddie K., Kate C., Abby M., Madi S., Matt C., James B., Savannah M., Riley G., Joey C.
Congratulations to all for a job well done!
Please contact Dori Lijewski at dlijewski@stlouisedemarillac.org for more information.
