Welcome to Regional Science Day at University of Cincinnati!
The Ohio Academy of Science Regional Science Day at University of Cincinnati is for students in grades 5-12 in Butler, Warren, Clinton, Fayette, Hamilton, Clermont, Highland, and Brown counties.
Science Day and the preparation for it is a unique and fulfilling experience for students. Through their projects, students have the opportunity to explore fields of science and to learn and practice critical thinking, inquiry, technological design, and investigative skills. Students will learn research methods, including how to obtain data, keep a research log or notebook, graph data, and develop conclusions. Science fair projects foster imagination and elevate creative thought. Students will develop and enhance organizational and communication skills, and they will learn to work independently as well as in a group. They will meet other students interested in science, and students can earn recognition for academic excellence.
Event Information
Date: March 14, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Host: University of Cincinnati
Location:Tangeman University Center, 2701 Bearcat Way, Cincinnati, OH 45221
Account Creation/Re-Activation link: Opens August 18 2025, Closes February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Project Submissions Open: December 8, 2025
Project Submissions Close: February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Contacts: Dr. Ted Fowler fowlertw@ucmail.uc.edu
Emilee Armbruster armbruek@ucmail.uc.edu
Sean Kelley kelleysy@ucmail.uc.edu
Debbie Liberi liberid@ucmail.uc.edu
Website: https://cech.uc.edu/about/southwest-ohio-science-fair.html
Important Registration Information
Important Event Information for Students
To make this event a positive learning experience, please read the following information and suggestions.
Important Due Dates
August 18, 2025: ProjectBoard Account Creation/Re-Activation Opens
December 8, 2025: Regional Science Day Submissions Open
February 4, 2026: ProjectBoard Account Creation/Re-Activation Closes
March 3, 2026: Regional Science Day Submissions Close
March 17, 2026: State Science Day Submission Opens (For students who receive a Superior at a Regional Fair)
April 8, 2026: State Science Day Submission Closes
May 16, 2026: State Science Day in person at OSU
To begin a project or to prepare to submit a project for the 2026 Regional Science Day:
The student must create an account and “start a project” in ProjectBoard. Students can work in the Makers Space to develop a project, but this template cannot be submitted for competition. To submit to competition, students must complete the blue “Science Day” submission template. This template opens on December 8, 2025.
‣ Complete the necessary required “tiles/sections” in their project template
‣ Make sure that none of the “tiles” are in “Ready for Review” mode. They can be “completed” or in “draft” mode
‣ Make sure ISEF forms, final report and abstract are uploaded in the tile section, not in the comments section
‣ Check student profile information for completeness
‣ Submit the project
Regional Science Day Schedule - Tentative
Location - University of Cincinnati
Judging Information
- Judge registration
- Sample score card
- Contacts; Dr. Ted Fowler fowlertw@ucmail.uc.edu
Emilee Armbruster armbruek@ucmail.uc.edu
Sean Kelley kelleysy@ucmail.uc.edu
Debbie Liberi liberid@ucmail.uc.edu
If you need additional information about Science Days, visit our Science Day website at: https://ssd.ohiosci.org/