Founded in 1891, The Ohio Academy of Science (OAS) is a membership-based, volunteer-driven, 501 (C) (3) non-profit and is the leading organization in Ohio to foster curiosity, discovery, and innovation to unite all who value education, science, engineering, technology or their applications to benefit society. The OAS serves a broad group of stakeholders (pre-college and college students as well as professionals from academia and industry) by conducting an annual meeting, publishing The Ohio Journal of Science, and by running a cadre of pre-college STEM and STEM-based entrepreneurship programs (Science Day, Buckeye Science & Engineering Fair, and Believe in Ohio).
The Ohio Academy of Science
 supporting science in Ohio since 1891
Founded in 1891, The Ohio Academy of Science (OAS) is a membership-based, volunteer-driven, 501 (c) (3) non-profit and is the leading organization in Ohio to foster curiosity, discovery, and innovation to unite all who value education, science, engineering, technology or their applications to benefit society. The OAS serves a broad group of stakeholders (pre-college students as well as professional, from academia and industry) by conducting an annual meeting, publishing The Ohio Journal of Science, and by running a cadre of pre-college STEM and STEM-base entrepreneurship programs (Science Day, Buckeye Science & Engineering Fair, and Ohio STEP).
 Programs of The Ohio Academy of Science
Thousands of Ohio students compete yearly to qualify for State Science Day and for a chance to win one of hundreds of scholarships.
The Academy brings Ohio’s scientists, engineers, educators, and students to its Annual Meeting to discuss developments in science and technology.
Ohio STEP is a STEM innovation and entrepreneurship program of the Ohio Academy of Science.
 Solar Eclipse Video Contest
On Monday, April 8, 2024, Ohio will experience a solar eclipse! The Ohio Academy of Science had partnered with The Ohio Department of Education to give students the chance to submit a video regarding the eclipse. Submissions are due by December 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM.
Specifics:
- Free to submit video
- Brief application through Jotform by December 31, 2023 at 11:59pm
- 2 minute limit
- Grade appropriate—k-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
- Visually appealing
- Scientifically accurate
- Engaging
- Video able to go onto Youtube
What can the topics include?
- Eclipse safety
- What to expect when the eclipse occurs
- How to view?
- How to prepare
- What will scientists learn from this experience
- How will animals be impacted
- Cool facts about this and other eclipses
- Why are you interested/excited about this eclipse
Please have a look at the contest page for more information.
Winners in each grade category will be announced January 30, 2024.
Winners will receive a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party basket for their classroom/family, recognition by OAS and ODE, and their video shared throughout the state.
CALLING ALL STEM STUDENTS & TEACHERS Begin your STEM PROJECT Journey
 Enjoy our state-wide programs for students and teachers using ProjectBoard – the platform for developing and displaying STEM projects.
Start a project today! Visit our project gallery, to get ideas and to celebrate last year’s success.
Scholarship Opportunities
The Academy has several programs and opportunities for students to earn scholarships through independent research projects.
The Ohio Journal of Science
The Ohio Journal of Science (OJS) has published peer-reviewed, original contributions to science, education, engineering, and technology since 1900.
Support the Academy
Your membership to The Ohio Academy of Science supports science and science education in Ohio. The Ohio Academy of Science is a membership based, volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organization. The Academy is the leading organization in Ohio
to foster curiosity, discovery, innovation, and problem-solving skills in Ohio.
Thank you to our Institutional Members
