The Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) is a statewide organization of junior and senior high school students designed to stimulate and promote interest in science among its members through the development of research projects and investigations.

Participants presented their research at a regional competition, March 2, 2019 at Wilkes University. Students earning a 1st award are eligible to present their research at the state level at Penn State University in May.

From left to right:

Nanette Rinaldi, Sponsor; Ashley Katchmar, 1st award; Cassandra Nocera, 1st award, Hannah Lisowski, 1st award; Ian Bialkowski, 1st award; Gabrielle Ciullo, 1st award; Ava Aulisio, 2nd award; Gabriella Gilbert, 1st award; Julia Iacavazzi, 2nd award; Natalie Nareski, 1st award and a perfect score; Arianne Addesa, adviser.