Teachers, Parents, Mentors
Student participation in Science Days promotes interest in STEM fields by providing hands-on research opportunities, exploration of STEM careers, and chances to win prizes and scholarships.
Teachers, parents, and mentors play important roles in encouraging and supporting students in these endeavors!
UMV STEM Education, Inc. partners with teachers, mentors, parents, students, and the OhioAcademy of Science to support research projects and Science Days events in Champaign, Darke, Miami, and Shelby Counties in Ohio.
Essential Information
County Science Days
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Use of ProjectBoard is required for Regional and State Science Days
To be eligible to participate in Regional and State Science Days, each student must register in ProjectBoard before the posted deadline. Please ensure students have created an account in this platform by the required deadline for the competition year. Project submission for Regional Science Day is not required until AFTER the student's respective County Science Day.
The ProjectBoard software - conveniently and at no charge - enables students to preparetheir projects from beginning to end, if the student wishes to use this feature.
Rules and Policies
Students are required to abide by rules and regulations for the scientific conduct of research and all policies for the Science Days events. See our Resources Page to help students understand and complete the requirements (steps are summarized on the Students page), including any project-specific requirements related to human or animal research.
Encourage Students
Research can be challenging. Yet, even when research doesn't go asplanned, students gain valuable experience. Champion students for their curiosity and perseverance in pursuing their projects.
