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Science Olympiad comes in many shapes and sizes to fit your needs. At the K-6 level, try an Elementary Science Olympiad (ESO) program, which can come in the form of a competitive tournament, a hands-on science Fun Day or an expert-filled Science Olympiad Fun Night. In grades 6-12, Science Olympiad functions much like a football or soccer team, requiring preparation, commitment, coaching and practice throughout the year. Each school-based team is allowed to bring 15 students who cross-train for a variety of events in their skill set, but some school clubs have more than 75 members, allowing for an apprentice and mentoring system.

Science Olympiad competitions are like academic track meets, consisting of a series of 23 team events in each division (Division B is middle school; Division C is high school). Each year, a portion of the events are rotated to reflect the ever-changing nature of genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering and technology. By combining events from all disciplines, Science Olympiad encourages a wide cross-section of students to get involved. Emphasis is placed on active, hands-on group participation. Through Science Olympiad, students, teachers, parents, principals and business leaders bond together and work toward a shared goal.

Teamwork is a required skill in most scientific careers today, and Science Olympiad encourages group learning by designing events that forge alliances. In Elevated Bridge, an engineering whiz and a kid from wood shop can become gold medalists. Similarly, a talented builder and a student with a good science vocabulary can excel in Write It Do It, one of Science Olympiad’s most popular events.

The culmination of nearly 300 Regional and State tournaments (and about 165 practice Invitationals!) is the Science Olympiad National Tournament, held at a different university each year. This rotating system gives students the opportunity to visit new parts of the country and tour colleges they might consider for their undergraduate studies, and provides a memorable experience that lasts a lifetime.

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S.T.E.M. Resources

NC STEM Center
NC Science Festival
US Department of Education
NC Department of Education
Scholarly Articles

S.T.E.M. in the Community

Fayetteville State University
Cape Fear Botanical Garden"
Museum of Life and Science
Museum of Natural Science
Marbles Kid Museum
Greensboro Science Center
Carolina Tiger Rescue

Guests this Year in S.T.E.M.

Dr. Autrey Oct. 23rd
Katrina Simpson Oct. 30th
Bio Phi Chem Club FSU Nov. 6th
Dr. Danielle Graham October

Events in STEM

Family Coding Night December 11th
Grades 3-5 STEM

STEM College Tours 9th/10th Graders

North Carolina State University Engineering Labs and Solar House
FTCC
FSU Biology Lab
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