STATE SCIENCE DAY PROJECT SUBMISSION
Students can qualify for State Science by earning a Superior at their Regional Science Day. For more information on Regional Science Days, visit the Regional Science Day page.
For Independent Students, the Ohio Academy of Science will have both an SRC (Scientific Review Committee) and an IRB (Institutional Review Board). Independent students who need an SRC or IRB approval can send an email to SRCforms@ohiosci.org
Project Submission Timeline: Students will be able to submit from March 11, 2025 to April 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Students will have time to make changes to their final report, abstract, and presentation based on feedback from the Regional Science Day. Submission will close on April 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Students must have their final report, abstract, link to presentation video, and digital Quad Chart added to ProjectBoard before the deadline of April 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Late project submissions will NOT be accepted.
Required Project Components for Competition
To participate in the State Science Day competition, you will need to have the following uploaded to your ProjectBoard Submission Project:
OAS Consent and Release Agreement Form
ISEF Forms 1, 1A, and 1B (and possibly others depending on the nature of your project)
Abstract -250 or fewer words (abstract template)
Final Report (that includes in-text citations and a reference list using MLA or APA-style formatting)
Video of Oral Presentation – 15 minute maximum (video guide)
Digital Quad Chart (template)
State Science Day Registration
Payment Instructions
The 2025 State Science Day registration fee is $60.00 per student.
Schools
Schools will need to provide a list of students that the payment covers. Email to Dorie Gruber at dgruber@ohiosci.org before the submission deadline.
Schools wishing to pay by credit card should call 614-389-2182.
Checks are mailed to:
The Ohio Academy of Science
5930 Wilcox Pl Ste F
Dublin OH 43016
Purchase Orders are made out to:
The Ohio Academy of Science
5930 Wilcox Pl Ste F
Dublin OH 43016
PO’s with the list of students must be emailed to Dorie Gruber at dgruber@ohiosci.org before the submission deadline.
Individuals
Personal checks are not accepted, individuals should pay by credit card.
Payment system link: https://form.jotform.com/OhioScience/2025-state-science-day-payment-form
