For the second year in a row, 5X社区 at Tuscarawas will host the Ohio District 13 Science Day competition on Sat., March 9. District 13 includes middle school and high school students from Carroll, Stark and Tuscarawas counties. Young scientists from the three counties will share their knowledge and passion for various areas of science.
Science Day is under the umbrella of the Ohio Academy of Science, the leading organization in Ohio advancing the understanding and practice of science, engineering and technology.
The is a non-profit organization that focuses on encouraging the discovery, understanding, dissemination and practice of education, science, mathematics, engineering, technology 鈥 and their applications 鈥 with a mission of fostering curiosity, discovery, innovation and problem-solving skills in Ohio.
鈥淲e are honored to host the Science Day competition again this year and to provide a venue for young scientists from three counties to share their knowledge, skills and passions,鈥 said event coordinator Vey Wagner, Kent State Tuscarawas鈥 academic program officer with the engineering technology department. 鈥淲e are excited to provide students and their families the opportunity to explore the campus, to be creative in our Makerspace and to have hands-on experiences with our excellent College of Applied and Technical Studies engineering technology program.鈥
Over twenty students are currently registered for the event in the following categories: Animal Science, Behavioral and Social Science, Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Engineering Mechanics, Material Science, Physics, and Plant Science.
Through participation in district science days, students can qualify for and the opportunity to compete for nearly $400,000 in scholarships and awards.
To learn more about the Ohio District 13 Science Day, visit www.kent.edu/tusc/scienceday.