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One of 76 Ohio schools and 1244 teachers receives the Governor’s Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in STEM Education.
“Dublin, OH (August 25, 2025) . . . The Ohio Academy of Science today selected 76 Ohio schools and 1244 teachers to receive The Governor’s Thomas Edison Awards for Excellence in STEM Education and Student Research for their accomplishments during the 2024-2025 school year. Each school will receive a special Governor’s Award certificate, and each teacher will receive a complimentary membership to The Ohio Academy of Science. The Office of Technology Investments, The Ohio Department of Development, funded the program.
The criteria for the Thomas Edison Award for Excellence are: (1) Conduct a local science fair with 12 or more students and have two or more of these students participate in the District Science Day or have 6 or more students participate in the District Science Day when no local has been conducted, (2) Students must participate in at least one more youth science opportunity beyond the classroom. The Ohio Academy of Science defines STEM education as 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 in communication, teamwork/collaboration, creativity/innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
First established in 1985, the Governor’s Thomas Edison Awards recognize Ohio schools and teachers who stimulate scientific student research and technological design and extend experiential opportunities beyond traditional classroom activities. “We are proud to honor these schools and teachers for preparing students for the future through application-based
learning.”, said Michael E. Woytek, the Academy’s Executive Director. Woytek went on to say, “The students are learning and gaining confidence by solving complex problems through inquiry and technological design.”
“The brilliant minds in today’s classrooms are laying the groundwork for our state’s future economic success,” said Lydia Mihalik, Director of the Ohio Department of Development. “We’re deeply grateful to the schools and educators molding these young scientists into the problem-solvers and visionaries who will create a brighter tomorrow across Ohio.”
Saint Ambrose School- September 4, 2025-
Saint Ambrose Catholic School K-8 is proud of its exemplary faculty and staff and their commitment to Next-Generation STEM education in the classroom. We congratulate all the schools and educators represented in this 2024-2025 award. Thank you to the Ohio Academy of Science for this opportunity. We are incredibly proud of our faculty members named in the Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in STEM Education and Student Research!
Saint Ambrose School Principal, Mrs. Lisa Cinadr, exclaimed, “We are thrilled to partner with The Ohio Academy of Science in helping us provide the best in Next Generation learning. We are proud of our Saint Ambrose Catholic School teachers who work diligently and creatively to support our students in finding and developing their individual genius and strengthening and using their God-given gifts and talents. We can all be assured that our future is very bright! “
About The Ohio Academy of Science. Founded in 1891, the Ohio Academy of Science (OAS) 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. OAS members are as diverse as the science taking place in Ohio, and OAS programs support STEM research among pre-college and college students through the professional scientific community. For more information about the OAS, please visit its website at http://www.ohiosci.org
The OHIO ACADEMY of SCIENCE
5930 Wilcox Place, Suite 228 • Dublin OH 43016-6804
Email: info@ohiosci.org • Website: http://www.ohiosci.org
OHIO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CONTACT: Michael E. Woytek 614.389.2182 mwoytek@ohiosci.org
