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Dear Saint Rose Families,
Saint Rose Catholic School was selected to receive The Governor’s Thomas Edison Award for STEM Excellence in STEM Education and Student Research for its accomplishments during the 2022-2023 school year. Saint Rose is one of two schools in the Toledo Metro Area to receive this distinction.
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 (2) Students must participate in at least one more youth science opportunity beyond the classroom.
“This is an honorable recognition of the hard work and dedication of our teachers. They seek to bring STEM into all classrooms, grades K-8, through enriching classroom experiences and science based field trips to The 577 Foundation, The Ohio State Stone Lab, Camp Michindoh, the Challenger Learning Center, Fossil Park, The Science of Music with the Toledo Symphony and the Imagination Station, and more. Finally, Mr. Brundrett, middle school science teacher, worked with our 8th grade students to succeed in the Science Fair Competition and helped to make this recognition possible,” shared Saint Rose Principal Dr. Bryon Borgelt.
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 of communication, teamwork/collaboration, creativity/innovation, critical thinking, and problem solving. First established in 1985, the Governor’s Thomas Edison Awards recognizes Ohio schools and teachers who stimulate scientific student research and technological design and extend experiential opportunities beyond traditional classroom activities. “These schools and teachers are preparing students for the future through application-based learning,” said Michael E. Woytek, the Academy’s Executive Director. Woytek went on to say, “Their students are learning and gaining confidence by solving complex problems through inquiry and technological design.”
The Ohio Academy of Science initiated this educational partnership program in cooperation with The Office of The Governor and The Technology Division of The Ohio Development Services Agency to recognize schools and teachers for excellence in STEM education and scientific student research.
The Ohio Academy of Science was 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.
Sincerely,
Dr. Borgelt
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