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American Junior Academy of Science

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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.

CONGRATULATIONS TO 2023 MELVIN SCHOLARS

Please help us in congratulating the most recent students named as Melvin Scholars!

Laasya Acharya, Grade:10 – William Mason High School

Zain Anwar, Grade:10 – The University School

Adam Ayad, Grade:12 – Ottawa Hills High School

Vidhi Bakshi, Grade:11 – William Mason High School

Tarun Batchu, Grade:9 – Olentangy Liberty High School

Maxwell Chandar-Kouba, Grade:12 – Ottawa Hills High School

Grant Congdon, Grade:12 – West Geauga High School

Cassie Davis, Grade:12 – Ottawa Hills High School

Johan DeMessie, Grade:12 – William Mason High School

Matthew Devine, Grade:11 – The University School – College Prep

Kaitlyn Ernst, Grade:11 – Laurel School

Ashley He, Grade:11 – Upper Arlington High School

Samyuktha Iyer, Grade:11 – Laurel School

Kara Jones, Grade:10 – Central Christian

Alex Kang, Grade:12 – Sylvania Northview High School

Vishwum Kapadia, Grade:10 – The University School – College Prep

Zoltan Kotrebai, Grade:11 – Hawken School

Sadhil Mehta, Grade:10 – Tippecanoe High School

Bryn Morgan, Grade:12 – West Geauga High School

Sofie Rumman, Grade:12 – Ottawa Hills High School

Ali Sediqe, Grade:11 – Ottawa Hills High School

Suneha Shelke, Grade:12 – Sylvania Northview High School

Nandita Srikumar, Grade:9 – Solon High School

Darelle Thornton, Grade:11 – Firestone Community Learning Center

Aaron Velez, Grade:10 – The University School – College Prep

Michael Zhu, Grade:9 – The University School – College Prep

Sophie Zhuang, Grade:11 – Dublin Jerome High School

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