Information for Parents

We’re here to help you and your student enjoy Regional Science Day at The University of Toledo! Below are some tips and recommendations, as well as some helpful links to keep in mind.

This year’s Regional Science Day at UToledo will be Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Lancelot Thompson Student Union Auditorium, located on UToledo's Main Campus.
Regional Science Day at UToledo is open to students in grades 5-12 from Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Williams and Wood counties. Student projects that receive a superior rating have the opportunity to advance to State Science Day.
Registration for Regional Science Day at UToledo is $30 per student and ends Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5 p.m.. Participants can register by visiting https://projectboard.world/oas.
Information about OAS for general and Regional Science Day can be found at ssd.ohiosci.org/.
Additional resources and information can be found on the OAS 2025 2026 Resource Page.

Event Day Schedule:

March 14, 2026

Regional Science Day at the University of Toledo
Lancelot Thompson Student Union Auditorium (tentative schedule)

8-9 a.m.: Registration for students and judges and set-up of projects
9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Judging (no parents or visitors are permitted in the display area at this time)
1-2 p.m.: Student lunch (on your own); projects on display for public viewing
2 p.m. - Awards Ceremony (approximately 1 hour)

Project Judging Information

A team of two judges will judge each project following Ohio Academy of Science standards. If each judge grants a total score within any one rating category (Superior, Excellent, Good or Satisfactory), that specific rating (Superior, Excellent, Good or Satisfactory) will be granted to the student and no rejudging is permitted. Rejudging is automatic and is permissible only if all three of the following conditions apply:

a. the judges' final ratings are in different categories,
b. the average of the judges' scores is in the lower category, and
c. if the judges differ in their total points by more than five points.

Summary of Parent Responsibilities

- Complete all necessary registration papers, signing where required at appropriate time, usually before experimentation begins. Registration is totally online.
- View main Regional Science Day website periodically for updates.
- Make certain deadlines are met. Completed online registration and Project submission are due no later than Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5 p.m.

2026 Regional Science Day at UToledo