Mission
Science Olympiad is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of K-12 science education, increasing opportunity and diversity in science, creating a technologically-literate workforce and providing recognition for outstanding achievement by both students and teachers. These goals are achieved by participating in Science Olympiad tournaments and non-competitive events, incorporating Science Olympiad into classroom curriculum and attending teacher training institutes.
Science Olympiad Vision
a vision is an organization's biggest wish or goal
Our vision is to increase K-12 student and teacher participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Science Olympiad Mission
a mission explains how an organization accomplishes its vision; a reason for existence
Our mission is to host exciting competitive tournaments and professional development workshops that showcase innovative STEM content to students and teachers throughout the United States
Science Olympiad Core Actions/Values
these actions/values describe what an organization is committed to accomplishing; the program service goals; and how the organization should behave if functioning well
Science Olympiad is committed to:
- Developing hands-on, standards-aligned STEM content with industry and education partners
- Providing volunteers and mentors a platform to share subject-matter expertise in relevant STEM topic areas
- Creating opportunities for student teamwork, problem solving and collaboration
- Recognizing outstanding achievement by students and teachers
- Encouraging diverse students to enroll in STEM courses
- Building a strong STEM workforce
