American Junior Academy of Science
Each year, The Ohio Academy of Science recognizes and rewards pre-college, student researchers as Melvin Scholars. These students (Melvin Scholars) will represent Ohio at the national American Junior Academy of Science (AJAS) meeting. This meeting is held in conjunction with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) meeting. AJAS provides Ohio students an opportunity to interact with other student researchers from across the country as well as scientific professionals from around the world.
In addition to interacting with student scientists and professionals, there are activities for the students to participate in throughout the week. These activities include interactive laboratory experiences, field trips, plenary lectures, and small group meetings with world renowned scientists and engineers.
AJAS is very unique because it is not a competition, rather it is a conference that celebrates student success by introducing them to the social, cultural, intellectual, and professional aspects of STEM professions.
Melvin Scholars are selected based upon the quality of their research presented at the Buckeye Science & Engineering Fair. Students who qualify to attend the International Science and Engineering Fair from Ohio’s Regional Science and Engineers Fairs are also selected as Melvin Scholars.
CONGRATULATIONS TO 2026 MELVIN SCHOLARS
Please help us in congratulating the most recent students named as Melvin Scholars!
Sammy Amanazi (The University School)
Xander Bach (The University School)
Benjamin Bartyzel (Saint Ignatius High School)
Nikhil Bhimireddy (Olentangy Orange High School)
Ethan Camp (The University School)
Ethan Chan (The University School)
Molly Chhabra (William Mason High School)
Jack D’Cruz (The University School)
Lucas D’Cruz (The University School)
Archishman Dey (Solon High School)
Ayushman Dey (Solon High School)
Bradley Field (Chagrin Falls High School)
Neil Gera (William Mason High School)
Shrikar Hemadri (Olentangy Orange High School)
Ayat Jaffar (Hawken School)
Mateo Johnson (Metro Early College High School)
Arisha Johri (New Albany High School)
Henry Lu (Jerome High School)
Sullivan Meneghetti (St. Edward High School)
Anuki Mudalige (Olentangy Orange High School)
Tharun Nambi (Olentangy Orange High School)
Rishi Pampati (Walnut Hills High School)
Aaryan Patel (The University School)
Aryan Patel (The University School)
Charlie Pochet (Dayton Regional STEM School)
Shreyas Rajagopalan (The University School)
Medha Ramaswamy (Sylvania Southview High School)
Quinton Smith (Ottawa Hills High School)
Sarang Srikanth (William Mason High School)
Nandita Srikumar (Solon High School)
Ravindra Sunkara (Olentangy Orange High School)
Avery Wang (Seven Hills School)
Sarah Wang (William Mason High School)
Alex Zhang (Centerville High School)
Grant Zhou (Oakwood High School)