Innovator Award
STEM Innovator Award
The Ohio STEM Innovator Award recognizes an Ohioan who has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the support of STEM education and outreach within his or her region. This awardee is a leader that identifies, supports, and promotes innovative practices that address important challenges in expanding access to quality STEM education.
Past winners
2021
Dr. Meghan Federer
Dr. Meghan Federer is Director of STEM Education at The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology.
2020
Carla Chapman
Carla Chapman is the Director for Community Relations, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Akron Public Schools.
2019
Dick Dieffenderfer
Dick Dieffenderfer is a Technology Education Manager at the Ohio Technology & Engineering Educators Association
2018
Matt Ehrhardt
Matt Ehrhardt is the Assistant Director of the EHOVE Career Center in Northwest Ohio.
2021
Dr. Meghan Federer
Dr. Meghan Federer is Director of STEM Education at The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology.
2020
Carla Chapman
Carla Chapman is the Director for Community Relations, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Akron Public Schools.
2019
Dick Dieffenderfer
Dick Dieffenderfer is a Technology Education Manager at the Ohio Technology & Engineering Educators Association
2018
Matt Ehrhardt
Matt Ehrhardt is the Assistant Director of the EHOVE Career Center in Northwest Ohio.