It's Tournament Time!
Founded in 1984, Science Olympiad is the premier team STEM competition in the nation, providing standards-based challenges to 6,000 teams at 425 tournaments in all 50 states. 2023 Rules Released 9/6/22, followed by fall workshops and national Workshop Wednesdays showcasing innovative content. Become a member through your State Chapter to play, study using 46 event pages for Div B and Div C, and check out prep materials from our SO Store plus official kits from Ward's Science. For your own Science Olympiad experience, check out MYSO for free Lesson Plans and STEM career videos on our SOTV YouTube page!
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1.20.23NEW 2023 Ward's Science Olympiad Kits for K-12, plus Elementary Kits for At-Home Use!Win $25K in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge!
1.4.23Lights, camera, action! Who will be the next YSC star?New Resources from NOAA, NAAEE and Science Olympiad
12.21.22NOAA + NAAEE team up with Science Olympiad to provide 2023 resources for Meteorology and Dynamic Planet!Double Good is the Official Science Olympiad Fundraiser of 2023!
11.20.22Keep 50% of sales with Double Good popcorn - supporters order online or in the app, delivered direct!Expand STEM Skills with Yale Young Global Scholars
10.18.22YYGS brings together students from all over the world for two-week sessions - apply today!Explore Careers at the University of Delaware!
10.17.22Do you have a passion for applied science? Check out what UDel has to offer!Science Olympiad + Million Women Mentors
8.1.22Creating partnerships between the STEM workforce and girls on STEM + CTE pathways since 2015Science Olympiad Urban Schools Initiative
7.30.22Serving students and teachers in high-need regions since 2006Eye On The Future Video Contest for Grades 9-12!
4.30.22Share your passion for science and win with the Eye on the Future Video Contest!Texas Instruments Workshops for Teachers
12.6.21Check out workshops and PD for events like Detector Building!Science Olympiad + FRINGE TV Show
12.1.20Friday Fun idea - check out these vintage Lesson Plans aligned to the weekly sci-fi show Fringe on FOX!Search for the Next Science Star
7.1.20Congrats to Jacqueline Prawira of Mountain House, California, for being crowned the Next Science Star!
- Watch > CAD and design workshop recording from Onshape
- Write It CAD It Trial Event page and full list of Featured Trial Events
- Free Workshop Wednesday on Tournament Prep 2/8/23 register now!
- 2023 Brochure and Video - See Where It Takes You
- Signed W-9 for vendor requests, print and date (PDF)
- Support Alums + Teachers > Science Olympiad USA Foundation
- 2023 Event Slate
- Join a team through your State Science Olympiad program
- 2023 Rules Manuals - free download now!
- New Release! Science Olympiad Coaching Program
- 2023 MY SO for Lesson Plans + STEM Session videos
- Science Olympiad Store for NEW study materials
- 2023 Ward's Science Olympiad Building and Chem Kits
- 2022-2023 Season Planner + Tournament Info
- 2023 Event Logistics Manual
- Invitational Tournaments - great for practice
- Science Olympiad workshops
- Science Olympiad TV YouTube Channel - new vids!
- Science Olympiad General Rules and Code of Ethics
- 10-min Volunteer Training for every Science Olympiad volunteer
- Official Rules Clarifications/Changes and FAQs
- Score Sheets and Checklists
- 2022 National Tournament Results, Prizes, Ceremonies
- $10,000 Founders' Scholarship winners announced!
- National Tournament Program
- Service in action: 2022 Smart to Be Good Program
- Science Olympiad Logos
- Alignment of 46 Science Olympiad events to NGSS
- Science Olympiad Alums! Fill out an Alumni Survey today
- Student Opportunities
- Science Olympiad at the 2016 White House Science Fair with President Obama
