NMJAS Eligibility & registration
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Eligibility
- Any New Mexico student in grades 6-12 is eligible – all public, private and home-school students.
- Entires are limited to single individuals. Team projects require separate approval from the regional director.
- Although the project need not be entered in a science fair, the paper must reflect actual science experimentation by the student, or theoretical work of the student in an area of pure mathematics or physics, or the development of a scientific computer model.
- Papers that are simply literary ‘search’ papers are not acceptable for competition.
- Students may work with a mentor or receive help. However; all assistance must be noted in the paper’s acknowledgments.
The process
Students conduct an original research project, such as for a science fair. In addition, students write a research paper about this project and defend it with an oral presentation.
To enter the project in the NMJAS competition, a student will then
- Fill out the online registration form (January/February)
- Pay a $15 fee (PayPal, credit card, school purchase order, or check)
- Upload the paper before the regional deadline
Research paper – the complete format and submission rules and guidelines can be accessed through links in the menu on the left. Uploaded papers will be distributed electronically to the judges.
Oral presentation – The format for oral completions will be determined regionally.
State competition – A maximum of 12 winners will advance to the State Competition, associated with the NM Science and Engineering Fair in Socorro (April 14, 2023).