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Last Updated: Apr 30, 2026, 03:22 PM
The Illinois Junior Academy of Science exists for the benefit of students in the state of Illinois. The process students follow for the IJAS gives these students some insight into the problems and methods of thinking that are particular to scientists.
Friday, April 24, events for the IJAS State Science Fair
| Event | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Poster Session Project Set-Up | Banterra Center | 7 am - 10 am |
| Poster Session 1 Judging Meeting | Banterra Center | 9:45 am - 10:15 am |
| Poster Session 1 Judging | Banterra Center | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm |
| Poster Session Public Viewing | Banterra Center | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
| Poster Session 2 Judging Meeting | Banterra Center | 2:45 pm - 3 pm |
| Poster Session 2 Judging | Banterra Center | 3 pm - 6 pm |
| Pizza Pie and Pi | Student Center | 5 pm - 9 pm |
Saturday, April 25, events for the IJAS State Science Fair
| Event | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Doors open to the Public | Banterra Center | 7 am |
| Paper Session Check-In | Banterra Center | 8 am - 9 am |
| Poster Session 3 Judging Meeting | Banterra Center | 8:45 am - 9 am |
| Paper Session Judges/Participant Meeting | Banterra Center | 9:05 am - 9:30 am |
| Poster Session 3 Judging | Banterra Center | 9 am - 12 pm |
| Paper Session Judging | Student Center | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
| Saturday at the Rec | SIU Student Recreation Center | 11 am - 2 pm |
| Award Ceremony | Banterra Center | 3:30 pm - 5 pm |