The Akron SPE "Wonders of Plastics” Essay Contest is open to middle and high school students in Northeast Ohio. The focus of the essay contest is to provide students an opportunity to explore how plastics affect everyday life and to investigate emerging technologies.
2024 Essay Contest - Due April 15, 2024
The winners for 2024 are:
First Place: Dominic Cheff “Plastic: the Backseat Hero”
Second Place: Sarah Rizvi “From Trash to Treasure: The Art of Creative Reuse”
Teacher: Randy Nord; Boardman High School