D8 Science Day 2022 will be LIVE!  
After a pandemic induced hiatus, The Ohio Academy of Science's District 8 is happy to announce that, provided public health requirements allow, we plan on an in-person, on campus LIVE Science Day to be held on March 19, 2022 at Ohio University Lancaster.  

DETAILS: Some (but not all) changes are indicated below. More information will be provided individually.  Persons or schools interested in participating must indicate their interest by completing the survey linked here prior to Jan. 21
  • All participants must complete all registration forms, including ISEF forms, by the registration due date.  No exceptions.
  • For the comfort of all participants during the ongoing pandemic and in compliance with Ohio university policy, participants and judges will be masked during this event.
  • A superior score at a local science day is *not* required for participation, however it is strongly encouraged.
  • Participants are strongly *encouraged* to present their projects electronically (Power point, Slides, etc.) on their own devices. This is because State Science Day will be virtual. Bring your own device to give the presentation. There will be outlets to charge your device but charge ahead of time please. Also, tri-fold posters are still acceptable for presentation but you will bring the tri-fold to the judges. ​
  • A final report that includes the Research Plan plus the collected data, discussion of the results and conclusions, and the abstract is required for registration.
  • District Science Day projects receiving a Superior rating will be promoted to State Science Day. If a student is promoted to State Science Day, they will be required to submit a short video of their presentation (5 to 8 minutes). Details about State Science Day will be found at the tab labelled "SSD" above.
  • High School students interested in participating in the Buckeye Science & Engineering Fair should see details in the tab labelled "BSEF" above.
 
Date posted: 18 December 2021
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP? WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU JOIN US!
If you have an interest in judging, please navigate to the Judges tab at the top or contact our Judges coordinator at joe.carter@bloomcarroll.org.
If you are interested in being a sponsor for either the Science Day or for an award, please contact our Sponsor coordinator at datagabe@gmail.com.
If you are interested in volunteering on Science Day, please contact our Volunteer coordinator at dotys@denison.edu 
If you are interested in joining our Steering Committee or otherwise interested in helping, please contact the steering committee through dotys@denison.edu.       
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!  
 District 8 Science Day 2022 - At a glance (updated March 15, 2022)
This information and more was sent to participants and their families on March 15.  It was sent to the email that the participant entered into STEMWizard for registration.  Teachers have also been given this information.

WHEN:  Saturday, March 19, 2022 
TIME:        Doors open at 8:15 a.m.***
                  9 am session participants sign in
                  between 8:30 and 8:45 am
                  10 am session participants sign in
                  between 9:30 and 9:45 am
                  Assignment of participants to judging sessions will 
                  be emailed by end of day, Thursday, March 17

*** There is NO setup this year and therefore no reason to arrive more than 20 minutes early.  (Participants will go to the judges to present their project.)  Once signed in, participants wait on the bleachers in the gym.  The Master of Ceremonies will call a participant and direct them to the judge for their project.
                 
                  Judging begins at 9 a.m.
                  Award ceremony begins approximately ~2:00 p.m.
WHERE:    Ohio University Lancaster
                  1570 Granville Pike
                  Lancaster, OH

WHAT TO BRING:
                 Your device to present your digital presentation or 
                  your tri-fold poster
                  Your lab notebook and report
                  Snacks (only vending machines at OUL and they might
                  not be very well stocked)
                  Book to read while waiting to be called to judge
REGISTRATION FOR DISTRICT 8 SCIENCE DAY - AVAILABLE AFTER FEB. 1, 2022 - Deadline: March 1, 2022 (REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED)

Registration Fee is $22.00 /person​
  • ALL REGISTRATION FORMS, INCLUDING ISEF FORMS, MUST BE CORRECTLY COMPLETED BY MARCH 1, 2022.
  • All Districts are registering Science Fair participants through STEMWizard - https://oasd8.stemwizard.com/​.
  • A link to instructions on how to register are under the Registration Help Tab at the Top of this page. 
  • Scan your completed ISEF forms (Consent Agreement, Form 1, Form 1A and Form 1B at minimum) so they are ready to be uploaded when you register.  ISEF forms are downloadable from STEM Wizard or via the tab labelled "SCIENCE FAIR FORMS" above
  • If you or your students do not have access to the internet or cannot scan your ISEF forms, please email: D8 Steering Committee Chair
  • If you did not receive instructions OR if you have any questions, please email: D8 Steering Committee Chair 
  • IF IT IS AFTER REGISTRATION CLOSED (MARCH 1) AND YOU HAVE CORRECTIONS TO MAKE TO YOUR FORMS, YOU MAY LINK TO THE STEMWIZARD LOGIN HERE. 
COVID CONCERNS?  VIRTUAL OPTIONS
The Ohio Academy of Science respects and is concerned for the health and welfare of all students interested in participating in Science Day.  To accommodate those students who wish to participate but are uncomfortable with a live, in-person event, both District 8 and the Ohio Academy are creating virtual events. The District 8 virtual event is planned for the week of the in person event.  Students within the OAS District 8 section are expected to attend the District 8 virtual event. You must express your interest to participate in the virtual event by completing this form no later than Feb. 21.  REGISTRATION FOR THE VIRTUAL OPTION IS NOW CLOSED. 
ELIGIBILITY AND REGULATIONS: District 8 Science Day is the district science fair for students in grades 5-12 attending schools of Fairfield, Licking, Pickaway and Perry counties. Students who enter District Science Day typically (but are not required to) have earned a superior rating at a local science day held at their school, school district or within their county. Projects that have followed Ohio Academy of Science standards from students who come from schools where local science fairs are not held are also welcome providing you contact the District council person for permission.
Rules and regulations for entries to this event, judging criteria and quotas for participation at State Science Day are regulated by the Junior Academy Council of the Ohio Academy of Science (OAS).