Welcome to Regional Science Day at Ohio University!
The Ohio Academy of Science Regional Science Day at Ohio University is for students in grades 5-12 in Ross, Hocking, Perry, Vinton, Jackson, Athens, Morgan, and Washington counties.
Ohio University is thrilled to once again partner with The Ohio Academy of Science (OAS) for the annual District 12 Science Day (DSD). As a Carnegie R1 designated university focused on preparing students for a career in science, we share the Academy’s passion for highlighting the accomplishments of Southeast Ohio’s budding scientists. Scroll down further for key dates, participation details, project support and form links. Good luck and have fun!
Find updates about the fair on Facebook (Ohio District 12 Science Fair) and Twitter @OHDist12SciFair.
Event Information
Date: March 20, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Host: Ohio University
Location: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Heritage Hall. 191 West Union Street, Athens, Ohio
Account Creation/Re-Activation link: Opens September 30, 2026, Closes February 3, 2027.
Project Submissions Open: December 7, 2026
Project Submissions Close: February 24, 2027
Contacts: Dr. Natalie Kruse (krusen@ohio.edu)
Website: ohio.edu/scifair
Important Registration Information
Important Registration Information
Use the links below to ensure you have all of the needed information for registering for your Science Day!
Required Information for Student Accounts in ProjectBoard
To begin a project or to prepare to submit a project for the 2027 Regional Science Day:
The student must create an account and “start a project” in ProjectBoard. Students can work in the Makers Space to develop a project, but this template cannot be submitted for competition. To submit to competition, students must complete the blue “Science Day” submission template. This template opens on December 97 2026.
‣ Complete the necessary required “tiles/sections” in their project template
‣ Make sure that none of the “tiles” are in “Ready for Review” mode. They can be “completed” or in “draft” mode
‣ Make sure ISEF forms, final report and abstract are uploaded in the tile section, not in the comments section
‣ Check student profile information for completeness
‣ Submit the project
Regional Science Day Schedule - Tentative
Time | Event | Location |
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Registration & Student Project Set-Up | Registration: Mathile Center for Natural Sciences – Lobby
Project Set-up: Mathile Center for the Natural Sciences (Room dependent on location assignment given at registration) |
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. | Welcome – Participants, Parents & Teachers | Meyer 107 |
9:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Public Viewing of Projects & Poster Judging | Various locations in Mathile Center for the Natural Sciences and Meyer Hall of Science ***Students must be standing by their posters by 9:15 a.m.!**
Students must be with their projects for the entire time slot. |
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Student Project Removal & Participant Lunch Break | Note: Students MUST remove projects from rooms prior to the awards ceremony
Participants are responsible for their own lunch. Lunch is available for purchase in the University cafeteria, located in McIntosh Center. Numerous establishments are located on Main Street in Ada (directly in front of the University). |
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Awards Assembly | Hakes-Pierstorf 151
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Parking Information
Judging Information
- Judge registration
- Sample score card
- Judging contact: Dr. Natalie Kruse (krusen@ohio.edu)
If you need additional information about Science Days, visit our Science Day website at: https://ssd.ohiosci.org/