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To foster curiosity, discovery, innovation, and
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The Ohio Academy of Science is the leading organization in
Ohio advancing the understanding and practice of science,
engineering, and technology.
Objectives
• Encourage and assure the discovery, understanding,
dissemination and practice of education, science, mathematics,
engineering, technology and their applications.
• Facilitate continuing professional development and training.
• Promote interdisciplinary interaction and collaboration.
• Provide advice to local, state and federal governments.
• Promote innovation and adoption of new technologies.
• Monitor, report on, and advocate funding opportunities for
research and development, and education.
• Widen public understanding and appreciation of science to help
create an informed citizenry.
• Publish and otherwise disseminate peer reviewed, original
contributions to education, science, engineering, technology,
and their applications, and distribute other information.
• Award individual, team, and employer performance.
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Ohio Academy of Science | 1
PROGRAMS
Junior Academy
grades K-12
Ages
Skills Gained
Grades K – 8
• Identifying Problems
• Testing Solutions
• Presentation Skills
Grades 5 – 12
• Data Collection
• Technical Writing
Grades 9 – 12
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• Mastering the
STEM Commercialization
or STEM Business Plan
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Senior Academy
college students – retired professionals
• Presenting and Publishing
Scientific Research
• Mentoring the Next
Generation of Scientists
2 | Annual Report 2015
Junior Academy
grades K-12
Student Research Opportunities
The Academy continues to champion student research opportunities for
pre-college students across Ohio. In 2015, OAS added two new student
programs (Invention Convention and Believe in Ohio) in addition to the
programs already available (State Science Day and the OAS Annual
Meeting). In total, there were over 12,000 K-12 students in Ohio that
participated in an OAS program last year.
Goals – To introduce students to
problem identification and the engineering-design process
Skills – Problem identification, engineering design, prototype
building, hypothesis formation, presentation skills
Junior Academy
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Building Excitement for Science
The Invention Convention began in 1993 in
Sandusky, Ohio and today is a statewide program
available to all Ohio school districts and students
at no charge. For more than 20 years Invention
Convention has been a platform for engaging
students in fun ways to enhance critical thinking
skills.
To date, more than $650,000 in scholarships has
been awarded through regional Invention
Convention competitions in Cleveland, Columbus,
and Cincinnati. In addition, participants have been
rewarded through invaluable increases in
self-esteem and creativity.
In 2015,
over 6,600 students participated in
local Invention Convention competitions
from over 103 schools across Ohio. From
these students, approximately 750
students went on to compete at the
Regional Level. These K-8 students
invented creative solutions to problems
such as safe drinking water and
lessening our impact on the
environment.
Ohio Academy of Science | 3
Goals – To provide all students in
Ohio an opportunity to do hands-on scientific research
Skills – Hypothesis formation, experimental planning, data
analysis, technical writing, presentation skills
Junior Academy
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State Science Day
In 2015 the Academy held the 67th State
Science Day at The Ohio State University.
More than 1,100 students qualified from the
District Science Days and competed for close
to $1 million in sponsored awards and
scholarships. Close to 1,000 professional
judges identified more than 200 award
winners that were provided by 75 sponsors.
Thank You
There were 6 title sponsors of State Science Day: Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Labs, the Ohio EPA, Ethicon, AEP Ohio, and
Battelle and our host The Ohio State University whose support helps to make this event possible.
4 | Annual Report 2015
Goals – To introduce students to
STEM commercialization and business plan development
and to familiarize them with the innovation economy of Ohio.
Skills – Engineering design, technical writing, presentation
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Believe in Ohio in its first year, OAS is committed to
developing the next generation of innovators and
entrepreneurs in Ohio. Believe in Ohio was funded by the
130th Ohio General Assembly, and through this program
over 1 million dollars were awarded in scholarships and
awards to high school students across Ohio for the best
STEM-commercialization plans and STEM-business
plans. In addition to the plan competition, Believe in
Ohio hosted STEM forums across the state that
highlighted the technology that is being developed and
implemented right here in Ohio.
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in Pittsburgh, PA from May 10 - 15, 2015. Previously,
almost half of the counties in Ohio could not qualify
for this fair, but in 2015 these students were able to
qualify for the Intel ISEF through the Buckeye
Science and Engineering Fair that was sponsored by
Ethicon. From this fair, OAS was able to send 4
students to participate in the Intel ISEF and 3 to
observe.
Teacher Outreach
In an effort to aid science teachers in Ohio, several members of The Ohio
Academy of Science Junior Academy Council held professional
development days for teachers. Teachers were involved in discussions
about integrating student research into their curriculum as well as the
components of successful student research projects. Best practices for
coordinating and participating in local science days was also a topic of
these sessions.
6 | Annual Report 2015
Senior Academy
Ohio EPA Scholarships for College Undergraduates
For the past 15 years, the Ohio EPA has sponsored merit based, nonrenewable, scholarships that are awarded to
undergraduate students admitted to Ohio state or private colleges and universities who can demonstrate their
knowledge and commitment to careers in environmental sciences or environmental engineering. Students must
be in the final year of the program by the autumn term. Awardees are selected by an Academy appointed panel
using a blind review process. Scholarships may be used for tuition, fees, books, personal protection equipment,
tools, instruments and field equipment but not housing.
Scholarship awardees are selected on: 1) Academic record with an overall GPA of at least 3.0; 2) education,
employment, and/or internships, honors/awards, professional memberships, publications, presentations given
and professional meetings attended, and community service; 3) reasons for choosing a career in environmental
science or environmental engineering and how the scholarship will help;
4) original research, scholarship, employment, and/or internships, or other
unique contributions to environmental science or engineering; 5) extracurricular
activities and participation in organizations that demonstrate leadership,
interpersonal skills and social responsibilities; and 6) letters of recommendation
from education or environmental professionals.
Thomas Edison Awards for
Excellence in STEM Education
and Student Research
First established under Gov. Celeste’s
Administration in 1985, the Thomas Edison Awards
for Excellence in Student Research and STEM
Education, recognizes schools and teachers who
stimulate student scientific research and
technological design and extend STEM education
opportunities beyond traditional classroom
activities.
Additionally, teachers may request student award
certificates for local science days.
For the 2014-2015 school year, 44 schools and 401
teachers have received the Thomas Edison Awards
for Excellence in STEM Education and Student
Research.
This award is sponsored by The Ohio Third Frontier,
within the Ohio Development Services Agency.
What is STEM Education?
STEM Education is both the mastery and
integration of science, technology, engineering
and mathematics for all PK-12 students. It
incorporates scientific inquiry and technological
design through student-focused, project-based
curricula to develop skills of communication,
teamwork/collaboration, creativity/innovation,
critical thinking, and problem solving.
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students and professionals to discuss
science through posters and podium
presentations in a professional setting.
The 2015 Annual Meeting was hosted by
Capital University on April 11th, and was
attended by over 250 professionals and
students. The 2016 Annual Meeting will be
held at Ohio University on April 16, 2016.
Senior Academy
Presenting and Publishing Scientific Research
In addition to our work with pre-college students, the
Senior Academy stays committed to providing
opportunities for college students and professionals as
well. This year over 90 college students presented their
research in podium and poster presentations during the
OAS Annual Meeting.
Furthermore, The Ohio Journal of Science (OJS) has
two new editors (Jeffrey McKee, The Ohio State
University and Michele Morrone, Ohio University), who
have lowered the average time to print on submission to
OJS, and in 2015 there were 9 manuscripts published.
This is up over 300% from 2014, and we expect this rise
in publications to continue into 2016. In addition, new
content has been added to OJS which includes Letter to
a Young Scientist, Year in Review, and the State of the
Academy. To review OJS content, or to submit a
manuscript, visit the OJS website at
http://www.library.osu.edu/ojs/index.php/ojs.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Trustees (Officers)
Michael Hoggarth, PhD
Kerry Cheesman, PhD
Michael Herschler, PhD
Don Grubbs
Brian McEnnis, PhD
Otterbein University
President & Board Chair
Capital University
President -Elect
Retired – Otterbein University
Treasurer
Ohio Department of Commerce
Secretary
Retired – The Ohio State University GateHouse Media
Junior Academy Council Director Assistant Director of the
Junior Academy
Trustees (At-Large Government)
Norman Fausey, PhD
Thomas Christian, PhD
USDA
USAF Aeronautical Systems Center US Geological Survey
Rodney Sheets
Stephen Zonars
Thomas Schmidlin, PhD
Kent State University
Past President
Trustees (At-Large Industry)
Nicholas Fendinger, PhD
Miles Free
Procter and Gamble
Precision Machined
Products Association
Peter MacKenzie
Barbara Benham
GeoStabilization International
Huntington Bank
Trustees (At-Large Academia)
Richard Benz
Douglas Kane, PhD
Vicki Motz, PhD
Deborah Hackathorn
Science Education Consultant
Defiance College
Ohio Northern University
CivicPoint and Frost Brown Todd
Ohio Academy of Science Staff
Editors of The Ohio Journal of Science
Jeffrey McKee, PhD
Michele Morrone, PhD
Stephen J. McConoughey, PhD
Jaimie Crawford
Karen Meade
Michael Woytek
CEO
Director of Administration
Membership and Volunteer
Coordinator
Development Coordinator
Ohio Academy of Science | 11
Financial Report
* As of December 1, 2015
Financial Report
Statement of Activity
Total OAS Donations - all programs
Statement
Position
Annual Fund of
Donations
Total Grants
Total OAS Income for year
Total OAS Expenses
Net Income
Grants
Believe in Ohio
State Science Day
Invention Convention
2012
117,263.61
52,923.61
58,833.96
382,529.06
338,340.22
44,188.84
2013
$ 52,740.00
$
15,985.00
$
46,150.00
$ 1,873,133.76
$ 349,531.15
$ 1,523,602.61
2014
$ 92,540.00
$
15,270.00
$ 68,750.00
$ 1,818,521.78
$ 1,776,062.70
$ 42,459.08
2015*
$ 271,762.00
$
8,140.00
$ 846,950.00
$ 2,601,828.32
$ 2,577,485.73
$
13,543.01
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1,350.00
$
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N/A
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33,960.00
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76,070.00
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91,301.31
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$
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$ 1,385,650.00
$ 60,785.25
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$
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Fees
Believe in Ohio
State Science Day
Invention Convention
Sponsors (Gifts & Donations)
Believe in Ohio
State Science Day
Invention Convention
Expenses
Believe in Ohio
State Science Day
Invention Convention
Change in Total Net Assets
42,459.08
WAYS TO GIVE
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By mail to The Ohio Academy of Science, 1500 W. 3rd Ave, Suite 228, Columbus, OH 43212
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Types of Members 2015
The Ohio Academy of Science
2014
38,300
visitors
2015*
48,516
visitors
Retired
4%
Professsional
46%
Science Teacher
2%
Emeritus
4%
Life
9%
Pre-College
Sudent
11%
Believe in Ohio
2015
(Aug 1 - Dec 1)
13,066
visitors
12 | Annual Report 2015
College
Student
24%
Membership
Totals by Year
1563
644
2013
728
2014
2015*
Your membership to
The Ohio Academy of Science
supports science and
science education in Ohio.
INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
A new level of membership that allows Universities,
Colleges, and Businesses to join as an Institution. All
students, faculty, or employees from Institutional
Members are able to join the Academy at no cost in
addition to the Institution receiving additional
benefits. Find out more information at
http://oas.memberclicks.net/institutional-membership
Benefits of an Institutional Membership:
• No page charges to publish in The Ohio Journal of
Science
• Advertising on our Members’ page
(scrolling logos for Institutional Members)
Membership
The Ohio Academy of Science is a membership
based, volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organization.
The Academy is the leading organization in Ohio to
foster curiosity, discovery, innovation, and
problem-solving skills in Ohio. The Academy
conducts an annual meeting and science days, and
publishes an international, multidisciplinary,
scientific journal, The Ohio Journal of Science.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS
Our traditional memberships that are available for
individual scientists, teachers, retired scientists,
and students. Find out more information at
https://oas.memberclicks.net/individual-memberships
Benefits of an Individual Membership:
• Exhibit table at State Science Day
• Discount ticket to COSI https://oas.memberclicks.net/member-discounts
• Deeply discounted ads in OAS publications
(OJS, AM program, SSD program)
• Submitting manuscripts to The Ohio Journal of Science
with no page charges
• Individuals (students, faculty, or employees) at
those Institutions will receive a free membership to
The Ohio Academy of Science.
• Access to the Academy’s online network
• Reduced price on OAS merchandise
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