Joint Science and Technology Institute East- Middle School Students (JSTI East-MS)

Organization
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
Reference Code
JSTI-EAST-MS-2024
How to Apply

Each applicant needs to create their own Zintellect account using the applicant's permanent email address. Note: Siblings cannot share a Zintellect account. 

A complete application consists of:

  • An online application form
  • A reference – you will be asked for the name and email of your reference. We will send a link directly to your reference to complete the confidential reference form. Please tell your reference to look for an email from Zintellect@orau.org. If not found, your reference should check their junk or spam folder. You may check your application using your username and password to determine if the reference has been submitted.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: On the question asking about your degree, please enter the following on the indicated questions*

  • Education Status - enter "In Progress" 
  • Degree - enter "High School Diploma/GED"
  • Institution - enter your current school name without any abbreviations
  • Dates - enter the approximate dates you began and will finish at your current school
  • GPA - enter your current GPA

*If you are homeschooled: For any question asking for your school name, please enter "Homeschool" or the name of your homeschool organization or co-op. 

For more information, please reference the FAQ's at https://orise.orau.gov/jstieast/faq.htm.

If you have questions, send an email to JSTIEast@orau.org. Please include “JSTI East-MS” in the subject line.

Application Deadline
3/29/2024 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description

The Joint Science and Technology Institute East for Middle School Students (JSTI-MS) is a one-week, fully-funded, residential science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) research program that provides middle school students the opportunity to solve and complete STEM challenges and projects. The hands-on projects provide students with opportunities to develop problem-solving and collaboration skills. The purpose of the program is to provide students with an opportunity to solve STEM challenges while working as a member of a small team and to inspire them to become lifelong STEM learners.

JSTI East - MS will be held at Towson University in Towson, MD from July 20-26, 2024. 

Qualifications
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be age 11 or older by July 20, 2024.
  • Must be entering the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in the 2024-2025 academic year.
  • Must have a submitted reference contact’s email address on the application to be considered. Requests for a reference are sent automatically from your application submission.
  • Must be willing to follow all program and safety instructions.
  • Must be able to participate in all activities for the full-program period, July 20-26, 2024.
  • Must be able to reside on-site throughout the full program (lodging and supervision provided).
  • Must attend a public, private, charter, or homeschool in the United States.
Eligibility Requirements
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
  • Degree: Currently pursuing a High School Diploma/GED.
  • Overall GPA: 2.00
  • Discipline(s):
    • Chemistry and Materials Sciences (12 )
    • Communications and Graphics Design (2 )
    • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (17 )
    • Earth and Geosciences (21 )
    • Engineering (27 )
    • Environmental and Marine Sciences (14 )
    • Life Health and Medical Sciences (46 )
    • Mathematics and Statistics (10 )
    • Physics (16 )
    • Science & Engineering-related (1 )
    • Social and Behavioral Sciences (28 )
  • Age: Must be 11 years old by 7/1/0204
Affirmation

I certify that I am a U.S. citizen, will be at least age 11 by July 20, 2024, will be entering the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in the 2024-2025 academic year, have submitted a reference contact’s email address; am willing to follow all program and safety instructions; am able to participate in all activities for the full-program period, July 20-26, 2024; am able to reside on-site throughout the full program; and attend school or am homeschooled in the United States.

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