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90th Iowa Junior Academy of Science Symposium

at the 133rd IAS Annual Meeting

IJAS students are invited to attend the IAS Annual Meeting as guests of the Iowa Academy of Science. IJAS presentations and events are on Friday, April 21, 2023.

133rd IAS Annual Meeting
April 21-22, 2023
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls

Scroll down for Presentation Guidelines, Schedule, Registration

IJAS Call for Papers & Registration

IJAS Abstract Submission Deadline: Register as long as the form is open.

Conference Registration Deadline: April 9, 2023

Abstract Submission Deadline: We are still accepting abstracts.

IJAS Advance Registration Deadline: April 9, 2023

IJAS students, teachers, and chaperones are advised to scroll down and read the Guidelines for IJAS Attendees and Presenters at the bottom of this page.

When you arrive at the conference stop at the Registration Desk to pick up your copy of the 133rd IAS Annual Meeting Proceedings. Copies are available for attendees who registered in advance. Guests do not receive copies.

To assure a meal and a copy of the Proceedings you must advance register by the deadline. Registration is available at the conference at a higher fee but we cannot guarantee the availability of meals or copies of the Proceedings. Inquire at the Registration Desk.

Guidelines for IJAS Attendees and Presenters

Refer to the IAS Online Advance Program Guide for more conference information.
Registered attendees will receive a copy of the Proceedings
when checking in at the Registration Desk.

Staying for part or all of the IAS Annual Meeting?

IJAS at the IAS Annual Meeting

An important part of the IJAS experience is the opportunity to attend a professional scientific conference. The Iowa Academy of Science invites IJAS students, teachers, parents or other accompanying adults to stay for part or all of the IAS Annual Meeting. The IJAS registration includes attending the IAS Annual Meeting. 

Symposiums, Friday, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Students are welcome to attend symposiums which begin at 2:30 p.m. Friday. Attendees may stay for an entire symposium or move from one to another. This is a good way to observe scientific presentations. Read about the symposiums and other Friday afternoon and evening IAS activities in the Advance Program Guide. 

Senior Poster Session & Social Hour, Friday, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Attend the Senior Poster session and Social Hour to view research poster presentations by faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students. The Social Hour is held with the poster presentations. You will have an opportunity to meet scientists, graduate and undergraduate students from Iowa universities and colleges. 

President's Banquet, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Attend the banquet and enjoy dinner conversation with other attendees. All Annual Meeting attendees, including IJAS members, must order the banquet meal by the advance registration deadline to attend. 

General Session II, 7:45 p.m.

Check the IAS Advance Program Guide for information about General Session II. The session is open to all IJAS attendees.

Saturday

The Saturday schedule features research presentations by faculty, graduate and undergraduate students. IJAS attendees are welcome at these events which include meetings of the 12 IAS sections. Check the IAS Advance Program Guide for the schedule of events which include General Session III, the ESTA Luncheon (must be ordered before the Advance Registration Deadline), and oral presentations by Iowa scientists and science students. 

Additional Meals

Students planning to attend part or all of the IAS meeting may wish to attend the Friday Presidents' Banquet at 6:00 p.m. and/or the Saturday ESTA Luncheon at Noon. These meals are not included with the IJAS registration and must be purchased before the IAS Advance Registration deadline. Sign up for the extra meals when registering for the IJAS Annual Meeting.

Wanted:

Science professionals, graduate and undergraduate students to judge IJAS research presentations. Enjoy a rewarding experience while encouraging Iowa middle and high school students to experience science!

Thank you to IJAS attendees, judges, and IAS attendees who spend time
mentoring and encouraging Iowa's youth.