The 61st annual State Science Day was held on May 9, 2009 at the Ohio State University in Columbus. Over 1,000 7th - 12th grade science, technology, engineering, and mathematics students representing nearly 300 schools across Ohio exhibited their science research projects at the event which honors students with nearly 100 scholarships and awards valued at more than $2.5 million.
Among the many awards distributed at State Science Day was the Soil and Water Conservation Award sponsored by the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
1st Place Award Winner - 10-12 grade level - "How Does Environmental Pollution Affect Daphnia's Heart Rate?" -Traven W. Towns
2nd Place Award Winner - 10-12 grade level - "Drought Effects on Macroinvertebrate Populations in Massie Run Creek" - Rowan L. Baird
1st Place Award Winner - 7-9 grade level - "Do Green Roofs Reduce Water Runoff and What Affect Do Green Roofs Have on Rooftop Temperature?" - Mary L. Murray
2nd Place Award Winner - 7-9 grade level - "The Effect of Water Run-off, Containing Insecticide, on Daphnia Populations" - Trevor C. Chopko
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