American Junior Academy of Science
American Junior Academy
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 2021 MELVIN SCHOLARS
Please help us in congratulating the most recent students named as Melvin Scholars!
Carlirina Andrada – Mentor HS
Dylan Berr – University School
Snehal Choudhury – Jackson HS
Snigidha Cingireddi – Hathaway Brown School
Carlton Cort – University School
Mihai Crisan – Upper Arlington HS
Habir Dass – University School
Johan DeMessie – William Mason HS
Alex Devine – University School
Kelly Dong – Carroll HS
Anish Gupta – Sylvania Northview HS
Katie Harbaugh – Hathaway Brown School
Lorelei Huber – Ottawa Hills HS
Destynn Keuchel – Hawken School
Alex Kmetko – University School
Ajay Krishnaney – University School
Haroon Lughmani– Sylvania Northview HS
Ryan McGinnis – West Geauga HS
Sanchita Paranthaman – William Mason HS
Jacob Rintamaki – Westlake HS
Ameya Saraf – William Mason HS
Suzy Schwabl – Hathaway Brown School
Lisa Sebastian – Bethel HS
Audrey Zorman – Beaumont School