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Science Contest

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Teens explore college-level science and its Judaic relevance

In this international competition, high school juniors and seniors explore a cutting-edge scientific topic and its relevance to Jewish life. Participants study selected readings and video lectures independently and compete in a series of exams and a research project for the chance to win prize money, a college scholarship, and a trip to Israel.

This year’s participants will focus on environmental sustainability and energy, covering green energy technology, recycling, climate change, and how they affect our planet. The contest curriculum is on a college level, and students who complete all requirements will receive a certificate and college credits at accepting institutions.

The Jerusalem Science Contest is a collaborative project between Walder STEAM Education and JCT Lev Academic Center-Machon Lev.

Click here to see the research presentations and awards ceremony from the winners of the 2021-2022 molecular biology contest
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
DateMilestone / Event
09/22/2022
Registration deadline
10/19/2022
Video lectures are made live
10/24/2022
Exam 1*
10/24/2022
Late registration deadline**
11/1/2022
Registration fee due
11/7/2022
Exam 2
11/14/2022
Exam 3
11/21/2022
Exam 4
11/28/2022
Exam 5
11/28/2022
Research project topic due
12/5/2022
Exam 6
12/12/2022
Exam 7
1/9/2023
Comprehensive exam
1/23/2023
Research project due
3/13/2023 and 3/14/2023
Culminating program

*If necessary, we modify the schedule of the exams slightly to accommodate participants for whom the contest falls in the middle of the summer holidays.

**Participants signing up after the initial deadline will be charged a $25 late registration fee. Additionally, any participants who miss Exam 1 must make sure that they complete the “late alternate version” of Exam 1 before the week that Exam 2 is administered.

PROGRAM COST

The registration fee for the Jerusalem Science Contest is $90. Participants who register after September 22 will be subject to a $25 late fee.

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