Visit the New Jersey State Science Day Website Purpose NJ State Science Day is a competition to encourage and acknowledge high school students’ use of science and engineering practices to design a solution to a current and challenging problem in their community. The New Jersey State Science Day is open to all New Jersey students in grades 9 through 12. Students compete as individuals. About Since the 1950’s, State Science Day has inspired students in New Jersey to pursue careers in STEM. The competition was re-envisioned in 2021 to foster growth in science and engineering practices through authentic, community-based problem solving. This new competition is co-sponsored by New Jersey Science Teacher Association and the Research & Development Council (R&D Council) of New Jersey. |