The Junior Academy of Science Committee of the Virginia Academy of Science shall:
- Assist the Executive Committee in selecting a Director and an Associate Director for The Virginia Junior Academy of Science.
- Coordinate with the Director activities of The Virginia Junior Academy of Science including development, expansion, and the annual meetings.
- Review funding proposals for the Virginia Junior Academy of Science and submit appropriate recommendations to the Executive Committee or other designated committees in a timely manner.
- Publish and distribute Proceedings of Virginia Junior Academy of Science.
- Select student representatives and alternates to attend The American Junior Academy of Science.
- Solicit membership and participation in Virginia Junior Academy of Science programs and projects.
- Support and participate in all other programs and activities related to the work of Virginia Junior Academy of Science.
- Set up procedures for selecting the top students and declare and announce them to be State Winners in the Virginia Science Talent Search, and all other contestants as runners-up.
- Carry out other duties that support the development of science in education as approved by Council.