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SARSEF to host ’21 regional science, humanities symposiumTucson-based nonprofit SARSEF is the new host of the Arizona Regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium.
The regional symposium of a national competition for high school students awards $408,000 in undergraduate tuition scholarships annually to regional and national student finalists.
The annual competition promotes original research and experimentation in science, technology, engineering and math as well as publicly recognizing students for outstanding achievement.
The competition is a collaborative effort between the research arm of the Department of Defense and nationwide academic research institutions and is administered by the National Science Teaching Association, a news release said.
The event has been hosted by the Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University for decades, the news release said.
“I am thrilled that SARSEF, with its dedicated staff and rich history of supporting students in authentic science and engineering experiences, will be the new home for Arizona JSHS,” said Margaret Wilch, SARSEF’s director of research and new director of the regional competition. “SARSEF will continue to put students’ interests first and to provide opportunities for them to discover, grow and showcase their creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.”
