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To promote and improve student interest in science and to improve the quality
of k-12 science education throughout the nation.
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To create a passion for learning science by supporting
elementary and secondary Science Olympiad tournaments at building, district,
county, state and national levels with an emphasis on teamwork and a
commitment to excellence.
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To improve the quality of K-12 science education
throughout the nation by changing the way science is perceived and the way
it is taught (with an emphasis on problem solving and hand-on, minds-on
constructivist learning practices). This goal is accomplished through
in-depth core curriculum training workshops and the distribution of
curriculum materials to thousand of teachers.
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To celebrate and recognize the outstanding
achievement of both students and teachers in the areas of science and
technology by awarding thousand of certificates, medals, trophies and
scholarships.
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To promote partnerships among community,
businesses, industry, government and education.
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To bring science to life, to show how science works, to emphasize
problem solving aspects of science and the understanding of science
concepts.
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To develop teamwork and cooperative learning strategies among students.
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To make science education more exciting so more students will enroll in
science courses and engage in other science activities like science reading, fairs,
meetings and field trips.
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To promote high levels of achievement and a commitment to excellence, to
demonstrate that American students can perform at levels that surpasses expectations
of even practicing scientists and engineers.
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To attract more students particularly females and minorities to professional and
technical careers in science, technology and science teaching.
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