天堂鸟先生

天堂鸟先生's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, in partnership with AEP Ohio鈥檚 American Electric Power Foundation, has given four students from Southeast Ohio the annual Environmental Science Award.

Each student鈥檚 project received the top Superior rating at the regional level, then went on to the State Science Fair competition, where each garnered a Superior rating as well.

The winners of the Environmental Science Award

Ian Flemming

Ian Flemming, a sixth grade student from Unioto Elementary, for

Emilie Wright

Emilie Wright, an eighth grade  student at St. Mary鈥檚, for

Norah House

Norah House, an eighth grade student from Athens Middle School, for

Allison Payton

Allison Payton, a junior at Zane Trace High School, for

鈥淭here were so many tremendous projects this year, more than ever,鈥� says Jen Bowman, director of environmental programs at the Voinovich School. 鈥淚t was extremely difficult to pick just four.鈥�

In 2024, the AEP Foundation renewed funding at the $100,000 level for the Voinovich School鈥檚 STEM Program for Appalachian Ohio, which allows the school to continue supporting education in numerous regional schools.

Upcoming events include a STEM day in Zanesville, summer STEM camps in Vinton and Pike County, and special events hosted by the public libraries in Pike and Scioto counties.