71st NJ Academy of Science Annual Meeting
The 71st New Jersey Academy of Science Annual Meeting will be held in person on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm at Kean University, STEM Building, 1075 Morris Ave., Union, NJ. 07083
Description for initial registration:
Due to the high number of high school registrants, the Junior Academy Registration deadline is February 11, 2026 and the Abstract deadline is March 11, 2026. Other "registration type" deadlines are noted below.
Independent research projects, as well as team projects of no more than 3 members, are eligible. All team members must register and pay separately. Fee to participate includes: NJAS membership dues, conference fee and lunch (exact fee depending on your Registration Type).
Students will present to STEM professionals from industry and academia. Presentation format is as follows: Junior Academy (high school) Tri-fold Poster presentation. Senior Academy (10 minutes) PPT presentation. Abstract submission format included in email subsequent to registration.
We are happy to announce once again that we will be hosting sessions simultaneously to address various scientific interests, for example there will be Professional Development seminars, hands on activites, as well as a vendor show.
This event is a collegial meeting of the New Jersey STEM community including scientists, science faculty members, students and other community members from across the state. We hope you will find this meeting an opportunity to share your research, discover new possibilities and interact with fellow attendees.
Please follow the following deadlines:
- Junior Academy Presenter (high school) registration deadline is February 11, 2026. Once you are registered, you will received a link to submit your abstract (Due March 11, 2026).
- Senior Academy Presenter registration deadline is March 27, 2026. Once you are registered, you will received a link to submit your abstract.
- Senior Academy Presenter also acting a Judge (reduced fee). Registration deadline is March 2, 2026. Once you are registered, you will received a link to submit your abstract. You must also register to judge by March 2, 2026.
- Vendor Show registrants please submit registration by March 27, 2026
- General Admission guests - please submit registration by March 27, 2026, Please be advised that if you register by March 27, 2026 you will secure food availability. After this date you will only secure your attendance to the event.
- VIP Guests (high school Chaperones and Speakers) and NJAS Ambassadors must register by February 11, 2026
We ask for your patience as we work diligently to address questions and add additional information to our website. Please email any questions to njacademyofscience@gmail.com.
IMPORTANT Information:
Since it is in person we need to follow Kean University guidelines, Please remember that the health, safety and well-being of our attendees, faculty, speakers, exhibitors and executive board is of paramount importance.