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. 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 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
James Bell, Grade:12 – Hilltop High School
Madeline Bender, Grade:12 – Mentor 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
Archer Gandhi, Grade:11 – HathawayBrown School
Kaitlyn Ernst, Grade:11 – Laurel School
Beatrice Hardacre, Grade:11 – Hawken 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
Ishita Kopparapu, Grade:11 – HathawayBrown School
Zoltan Kotrebai, Grade:11 – Hawken School
Macy Long, Grade:12 – Zane Trace High School
Sadhil Mehta, Grade:10 – Tippecanoe High School
Bryn Morgan, Grade:12 – West Geauga High School
Sofie Rumman, Grade:12 – Ottawa Hills High School
Neha Sangani, Grade:11 – HathawayBrown School
Taylor Schindley, Grade:12 – Mentor 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
Elizabeth Theobald, Grade:11 – Archbold High School
Darelle Thornton, Grade:11 – Firestone Community Learning Center
Aaron Velez, Grade:10 – The University School – College Prep
Julia Zhu, Grade:11 – HathawayBrown School
Michael Zhu, Grade:9 – The University School – College Prep
Sophie Zhuang, Grade:11 – Dublin Jerome High Schoo