High School Poster Session Registration and FAQ

The 27th Annual High School Poster Session

This year, we will be hosting our science fair in a virtual setting via Zoom.

To be announced.

Jeonghee Kang, Ph.D.
Chairperson of the 27th ACS High School Science Fair
Professor of Chemistry
St. Joseph's University
[email protected]

To register as a presenter, please submit the Google Form by coordinating with your science teacher.

Who can participate?
This competition is open to high school students in the Metropolitan New York Area, grades 9-12.
If I entered the competition last year, can I register for the next event?
Yes! St. Joseph’s High School Science Fair is an annual event. Students may register each year they wish to participate.
What is the attire for the event?
Students should dress professionally in business attire.
What is the schedule of events?
9:30 to 10:20 a.m. — Welcome and Keynote speaker
10:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. — Judging
Saturday, February 8 — winners of each category will be announced. Revisit this page for a complete list.
How is judging done?
Students will be judged by scientists working in the industry and academia. Students should expect to be judged by multiple judges.
What awards are granted at the St. Joseph’s Poster Session?
Every high school student registered will receive a participation certificate. There is also one first-place award and two honorable mention awards in each category.
Is the St. Joseph’s Poster Session only for individual work or can teams enter?
We welcome entries from both individual and group research projects but each member of a group must register if he/ she will attend the event.

Where is St. Joseph's University located?
St. Joseph's University, Brooklyn Campus is located at 245 Clinton Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205.
How do I get to St. Joseph's University?
For direction please visit www.sjny.edu/brooklyn/about/directions.
- Directions
- Campus Map
What time should students arrive to set up their poster?
Students should arrive at 9:00 am to set up posters.
Where should students go to set up their posters?
Students participating in the poster session should report to the registration desk upon arrival (245 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205). You will be assigned a location at the registration desk.
Can students bring anyone to accompany them?
Students may bring guests (parents, teachers, research advisors). All guests must register for the event by clicking here.
What should students bring with them to the event?
We suggest you bring a self-standing tri-fold poster board. If you have a printed poster, you can use a tri-fold poster board and attach your poster with binder clips. Please bring all materials you may need for your poster such as tri-fold poster board, clips, etc.