The Ohio Academy of Science selected 45 Ohio schools and 544 teachers to receive The Governor's Thomas Edison Awards for Excellence in STEM Education and Student Research for their accomplishments during the 2021-2022 school year.

Schools and Teachers who stimulate student originated, inquiry based science education, and technological design and extend STEM education beyond traditional classroom activities are also recognized each year.

Judging criteria for teachers and schools include:

  • Conduct a local science fair with 12 or more students and have two or more of these students participate in a 2023 District Science Day OR Have 6 or more students participate in a 2023 District Science Day when no local has been conducted

  • Students must participate in at least one more youth science opportunity beyond the classroom

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Information for 2023

 

 

Edison Student Awards

Students at Local and State Science Day are eligible for Governor’s Thomas Edison Awards in the fields of:

  • Advanced or Alternative Energy
  • Advanced Materials
  • Biotechnology or Biomedical Technologies
  • Information Technology

For Local Science Days, directors may download a certificate template. These certificates can be printed and used at schools, but ONLY for Superior rated projects using the Academy’s criteria.

At State Science Day, students are eligible for scholarships from the Governor’s Edison Awards in Advanced or Alternative Energy, Advanced Materials, Biotechnology and Biomedical technologies, and Information Technology.

Governor’s Thomas Edison Awards for Excellence

List of Awardees from 2022 State Science Day

Advanced Materials
1st place, 10-12 grade – Destynn Keuchel, Solon, Ohio
2nd place, 10-12 grade – Neil Tivakaran, Xenia, Ohio
3rd place, 10-12 grade – Kennedy Brehm, Lancaster, Ohio
1st place, 7-9 grade – Evan Dan, Solon, Ohio
2nd place, 7-9 grade – Ethan Corsmo, Morrow, Ohio
3rd place, 7-9 grade – Nina Rando, Perrysburg, Ohio

Advanced or Alternative Energy
1st place, 10-12 grade – Emir Tali, Mason, Ohio
2nd place, 10-12 grade – Claire Loeffler, Canal Winchester, Ohio
3rd place, 10-12 grade – Ethan Varner, Versailles, Ohio
1st place, 7-9 grade – Bryce McEachen, Beavercreek, Ohio
2nd place, 7-9 grade – Rebecca Jacob, Solon, Ohio
3rd place, 7-9 grade – Krisha Naik, West Chester, Ohio

Biotechnology & Biomedical Technologies
1st place, 10-12 grade – Kaitlyn Ernst, Chagrin Falls, Ohio
2nd place, 10-12 grade – Hans Swain, Solon, Ohio
3rd place, 10-12 grade – Laksh Dhir, Dublin, Ohio
1st place, 7-9 grade – Adharsh Narendrakumar, Westlake, Ohio
2nd place, 7-9 grade – Brooke Gemechu, Avon, Ohio
3rd place, 7-9 grade – Cora Gutierrez, New Madison, Ohio

Information Science & Technology Research
1st place, 10-12 grade – Mihai Crisan, Columbus, Ohio
2nd place, 10-12 grade – Mihir Vador, Dublin, Ohio
3rd place, 10-12 grade – Kareem Fareed, Beachwood, Ohio
1st place, 7-9 grade – Laasya Acharya, Mason, Ohio
2nd place, 7-9 grade – Carter Schrock, Lima, Ohio
3rd place, 7-9 grade – Shritha Kutcherlapati, Tipp City, Ohio

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