Workshops

Many Science Olympiad coaches credit their team success to workshops and professional development activities provided by state and national Science Olympiad professionals. Educators are given detailed information on all the latest Science Olympiad events, as well as handouts, CDs and takeaways. Sessions are staffed by experienced state and national Event Supervisors who provide context on what is expected of students in each rigorous event. In many cases, educators can earn credit hours or certificates.

Please see your state Science Olympiad site for a complete listing of all professional development opportunities in your area, as this is only a partial schedule. Dates are updated as soon as the information is posted!

See our sessions at upcoming NSTA Conferences by browsing below:

2018-2019 Science Olympiad Workshops & Presentations

July/August/September

Science Olympiad Summer Institute - July 15-19, 2019, Phoenix, AZ

Southern California Science Olympiad Summer Workshop - July 13, 2019, Caltech, Pasadena, CA

Missouri Science Olympiad Workshop - August 15, 2018, Westminster College

Arizona Science Olympiad Coaches Workshop - Division B & C, September 15, 2018, Castle High School, Queen Creek 

Elementary Science Olympiad Workshop - Division A, Omaha Zoo, September 29, 2018, Omaha, Nebraska

Mississippi Science Olympiad Coaches Workshop - September 2018 TBD, University of Southern Mississippi

Utah Science Olympiad Workshop - September 15, 2018, University of Utah, Warnock Engineering Building

Georgia Science Olympiad Workshop - September 22, 2018

October

Tennessee Science Olympiad Coaches Workshop - October 6, 2018, Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN. email Dr. Andrew Diener for more info at [email protected]

North Carolina Science Olympiad Coaches Institute - Divisions B & C, October 6, 2018, Raleigh, NC

Iowa Science Olympiad Coaches Workshop - October 8, 2018 (at Iowa Science Teacher conference)

Oklahoma Science Olympiad Coaches Workshop & Training - October 13, 2018, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond

Arkansas Science Olympiad Workshop - October 13, 2018, University of Arkansas Little Rock Campus

Indiana University Northwest Coaches Clinic - Divisions B & C, October 12-13, 2018, Gary, IN

Maryland Science Olympiad Workshop - Divisions BC, October 13, 2018, Johns Hopkins University

Centerville Science Olympiad Coaching Academy - Divisions BC, October 19-20, 2018, Centerville, OH

Kansas Science Olympiad Workshop - October 20, 2018, Wichita State University

Elementary Science Olympiad - Division A, X-STREAM Fest Science Olympiad activity table, October 20, 2018, Elmhurst Public Library, Elmhurst, IL

Tennessee Science Olympiad Workshop - October 27, 2018, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Delaware Science Olympiad Workshop - October 27, 2018, Dover HS

November

New Mexico Science Olympiad Workshop - November 2, 2018, New Mexico Tech-Socorro

Pennsylvania Science Olympiad Workshop - November 3, 2018, Mt. Nittany MS, State College

Great Lakes Coaches Clinic - November 9-10, 2018, Nequa Valley High School, Naperville

South Carolina Science Olympiad Workshop - November 17, 2018, The Citadel 

Texas Science Olympiad Workshop - November 17, 2018, Texas A&M University

December

Michigan Science Olympiad Workshop - December 1, 2018, Michigan State University

South Carolina Science Olympiad Workshop - December 1, 2018, The Citadel 

Professional Workshops & Conferences - Science Olympiad Sessions

NSTA STEM Forum and EXPO in San Francisco, CA - Thursday, July 25, 2019, 11:00 to 12:00noon, Moscone Center West, Room 3016 - "Using Science Olympiad STEM Classroom Materials to Address NGSS Cross-Cutting Concepts and Content": National Science Olympiad competitions include events and supporting resources that are easily incorporated into existing curricula to actively engage students with STEM activities and projects. - Presented by Donna L. Young, NASA/Science Olympiad Universe of Learning STEM Coordinator

NSTA Regional Workshop in Reno, Nevada - Thursday, October 11, 2018, 2:00-3:00pm, Reno Sparks Convention Center, Room D6 - "Decoding Starlight - From Photons to Pixels to Images Using Art & Science": Produce a photon intensity image of a supernova remnant using NASA X-ray data; convert the image into public release image with this STEAM activity. Science Olympiad-relevant! - Presented by Donna L. Young, NASA/Science Olympiad Universe of Learning STEM Coordinator

NSTA Regional Workshop in Reno, Nevada - Friday, October 12, 2018, 9:30-10:30am, Reno Sparks Convention Center, Room F3 - "Designing Project-Based Learning to Build on Failure While Engaging All Learners": Learn how to design, or modify, Project-Based Learning activities so that failure can be a teachable moment and engage all learners using a framework from Science Olympiad.  - Presented by Dr. John Loehr, Director of STEM Education, Science Olympiad 

NSTA Regional Workshop in Reno, Nevada - Friday, October 12, 2018, 12:30-1:30pm, Reno Sparks Convention Center, Room C2 - "Modeling Stellar Evolution and Supernovas Using NASA Images, Data and STEM Analysis Tools": Model stellar evolution processes using NASA images, plotting H-R diagram transitions, and determine the chemistry and physics of supernovas using NASA STEM image analysis tools. Science Olympiad-relevant! - Presented by Donna L. Young, NASA/Science Olympiad Universe of Learning STEM Coordinator

NSTA Regional Workshop in Reno, Nevada - Friday, October 12, 2018, 2:00-3:00pm, Reno Sparks Convention Center, Room F9 - "Expanding Your Science Classroom Through Science Olympiad": Learn how Science Olympiad participation can be used to expand your science instruction through partnerships. - Presented by Dr. John Loehr, Director of STEM Education, Science Olympiad 

NSTA Regional Workshop in Reno, Nevada - Saturday, October 13, 2018, 11:00-12:00pm, Reno Sparks Convention Center, Room A8 - "A Unique Ice Core Investigation that Integrates the Three Dimensions of NGSS & STEM": A multidisciplinary open-ended investigation that incorporates absolute and relative dating, anomalies, historical context, volcanoes, solar proton events, energy cycles, Earth systems, terrestrial events and supernovas. Science Olympiad-relevant! - Presented by Donna L. Young, NASA/Science Olympiad Universe of Learning STEM Coordinator

NSTA Regional Workshop in National Harbor, Maryland - Friday, November 16, 2018, 8:00-9:00am, Gaylord Convention Center, Room Annapolis 3 - "A Unique Ice Core Investigation that Integrates the Three Dimensions of NGSS & STEM": A multidisciplinary open-ended investigation that incorporates absolute and relative dating, anomalies, historical context, volcanoes, solar proton events, energy cycles, Earth systems, terrestrial events and supernovas. Science Olympiad-relevant! - Presented by Donna L. Young, NASA/Science Olympiad Universe of Learning STEM Coordinator

NSTA Regional Workshop in National Harbor, Maryland - Friday, November 16, 2018, 11:00am-12:00pm, Gaylord Convention Center, Room Chesapeake F - "Decoding Starlight - From Photons to Pixels to Images Using Art & Science": Produce a photon intensity image of a supernova remnant using NASA X-ray data; convert the image into public release image with this STEAM activity. Science Olympiad-relevant! - Presented by Donna L. Young, NASA/Science Olympiad Universe of Learning STEM Coordinator

NSTA Regional Workshop in National Harbor, Maryland - Friday, November 16, 2018, 12:30-1:30pm, Gaylord Convention Center, Room Chesapeake I - "Modeling Stellar Evolution and Supernovas Using NASA Images, Data and STEM Analysis Tools": Model stellar evolution processes using NASA images, plotting H-R diagram transitions, and determine the chemistry and physics of supernovas using NASA STEM image analysis tools. Science Olympiad-relevant! - Presented by Donna L. Young, NASA/Science Olympiad Universe of Learning STEM Coordinator

NSTA Regional Workshop in Charlotte, North Carolina - Friday, November 30, 2018, 2:00-3:00pm, Charlotte Convention Center 209B/210B - "Using Project-Based Learning to 'AMP-UP' Science Instruction": Learn how Project-Based Learning can be used to enhance science instruction and personalize learning while generating powerful learning experiences using a framework from Science Olympiad.  - Presented by Dr. John Loehr, Director of STEM Education, Science Olympiad 

NSTA Regional Workshop in Charlotte, North Carolina - Friday, November 30, 2018, 9:30-10:30am, Charlotte Convention Center Ballroom A - "Using Science Olympiad STEM classroom materials to address NGSS Cross-Cutting Concepts and Content": National Science Olympiad competitions include events and supporting resources that are easily incorporated into existing curricula to actively engage students with STEM activities and projects. - Presented by Donna L. Young, NASA/Science Olympiad Universe of Learning STEM Coordinator

NSTA Regional Workshop in Charlotte, North Carolina - Saturday, December 1, 2018, 8:00-9:00am, Charlotte Convention Center 218A/B - "Analyzing X-Ray Pulses from Stellar Cores with NASA Data and STEM Tools": Identify elements in the spectra of supernova remnants to determine the properties of collapsed and exploded stars using NASA X-Ray data and image analysis tools. Science Olympiad-relevant! - Presented by Donna L. Young, NASA/Science Olympiad Universe of Learning STEM Coordinator

NSTA Regional Workshop in Charlotte, North Carolina - Saturday, December 1, 2018, 11:00am-12:00pm, Charlotte Convention Center 202A/B  - "Decoding Starlight - From Photons to Pixels to Images Using Art & Science": Produce a photon intensity image of a supernova remnant using NASA X-ray data; convert the image into public release image with this STEAM activity. Science Olympiad-relevant! - Presented by Donna L. Young, NASA/Science Olympiad Universe of Learning STEM Coordinator

NSTA Regional Workshop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Thursday, November 9, 2017, 12:30-1:30pm, Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, Regency B - "Designing and Evaluating Project-Based Activities to Foster 3-D Learning: Learn how to create and evaluate Project-Based Learning activities that address the three dimensions of the NGSS using a framework from Science Olympiad" - Presented by Dr. John Loehr, Director of STEM Education, Science Olympiad 

NSTA Regional Workshop in New Orleans, Louisiana - Friday, December 1, 2017, 11:00am-12:00noon, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Rm. 386. "Designing and Evaluating Hands-On Activities to Engage All Learners: Learn how to create and evaluate hands-on activities that engage all learners using a framework from Science Olympiad" - Presented by Dr. John Loehr, Director of STEM Education, Science Olympiad 

Texas Instruments 2018 International Conference - San Antonio, Texas

Saturday, March 3, 2018, 8:30-10:00am, Convention Center, Room 007A, Session 145, Hands-on workshop, "Integrating Math and Science Using Texas Instruments and Science Olympiad" - Presented by Dr. John Loehr, Director of STEM Education, Science Olympiad

NSTA National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia - March 15-18, 2018

Thursday, March 15, 2018, 12:30-1:30pm, Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center, Grand Ballroom B, "Achieving 3-D Through Hands-On Activities: Lessons from Science Olympiad" - Presented by Dr. John Loehr, Director of STEM Education, Science Olympiad. Explore and evaluate hands-on activities addressing the three dimensions of the NGSS using examples from Science Olympiad. 

NSTA National Convention in Los Angeles - March 30-April 2, 2017

Friday, March 31, 8:00-9:00am, "Decoding Starlight - From Photons to Pixels to Images, Using Math and Art," Los Angeles Convention Center, Kentia Hall J, presented by Pam Perry, Lewiston HS and Donna Young, NASA and Science Olympiad Educator. This session will spotlight a STEM activity using NASA data that produces a scientific photon intensity image of a supernova remnant and a more artistic version for public release. Science Olympiad-Relevant! Grades 7-12.

Friday, March 31, 9:30-10:30am, "Back to School in Science Olympiad Style", JW Marriott Los Angeles at LA Live, Diamond Ballroom Salon 9, presented by Dr. Kelly Price-Colley, Forsyth County Schools/Georgia Science Olympiad and Dr. John F. Loehr, Director of STEM Education, Science Olympiad. Don't start another school year with the same boring scientific processes lessons. Kick it off with Write It Do It, Metric Mastery, Experimental Design, Grasp A Graph, and so much more. Both formative and instructional, these Problem Based Learning events will activate your back to school like never before. Grades 5-12.

Friday, March 31, 11:00am-12:00noon, "CESI-Sponsored Session: Write It Do It: Jazzing Up Literacy with Science Olympiad", Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall B-2, presented by Dr. Kelly Price-Colley, Forsyth County Schools/Georgia Science Olympiad and Dr. John F. Loehr, Director of STEM Education, Science Olympiad. Not another boring writing prompt! Write It Do It has been a competitive Science Olympiad event for many years. Find out how to use this instructional strategy in your day-to-day lessons for increasing your students' technical reading and writing skills. Grades K-6.

Friday, March 31, 5:00-6:00pm, "Analyzing Supernova Remnants Using Spectroscopy, NASA Data and STEM," Los Angeles Convention Center, Kentia Hall K, presented by Pam Perry, Lewiston HS and Donna Young, NASA and Science Olympiad Educator. Identify elements in the spectra of supernova remnants to determine the properties of collapsed and exploded start using NASA X-ray archived data and analysis tools. Science Olympiad-Relevant! Grades 9-12.

Saturday, April 1, 2:00-3:00pm, "Stellar Evolution - From Star Formation to Catastrophic Destruction," Los Angeles Convention Center, Kentia Hall P, presented by Pam Perry, Lewiston HS and Donna Young, NASA and Science Olympiad Educator. This session will cover model star formation, evolution and destruction using image from NASA missions, including stellar nurseries, protostars, supernovas, white dwarfs, neutron stars, pulsars, supergiants and black holes. Science Olympiad-Relevant! Grades 7-12. 

Saturday, April 1, 3:30-4:30pm, "Science Olympiad Urban Schools Initiative Kick Starter," JW Marriott Los Angeles at LA Live, Platinum Ballroom Salon J, presented by Dr. John F. Loehr, Director of STEM Education, Science Olympiad. Do you wonder how to engage underserved populations/districts with K-12 STEM outreach? Science Olympiad has a solution for you. We will share the success of the Science Olympiad Urban Schools Initiative and obtain resources for applying the grant funds to fuel your own program. Grades 3-12.

NSTA Regional Convention in Portland, OR - November 10-12, 2016

Thursday, November 10, 2016, 8:00-9:00, "Using the National Science Olympiad & STEM to Address NGSS Cross-Cutting Concepts and Content", Convention Center E141, presented by Donna L. Young, Science Olympiad + NASA STEM Outreach Coordinator. Learn more about Science Olympiad regional, state and national competition STEM events and supporting resources that are easily incorporated into existing curricula that actively engage students and meet NGSS criteria.

NSTA Regional Convention in Columbus, OH - December 1-3, 2016

Thursday, December 1, 2016, 3:30-4:30pm, "Using the National Science Olympiad & STEM to Address NGSS Cross-Cutting Concepts and Content", Greater Columbus Convention Center, Ohio Center B/C, presented by Donna L. Young, Science Olympiad + NASA STEM Outreach Coordinator. Learn more about Science Olympiad regional, state and national competition STEM events and supporting resources that are easily incorporated into existing curricula that actively engage students and meet NGSS criteria.

Friday, December 2, 2016, 3:30-4:30pm, "Science Olympiad Coaches Clinic - Astronomy & Reach for the Stars Events," Greater Columbus Convention Center, B242/243, presented by Donna L. Young, Science Olympiad National Event Supervisor for Astronomy and Science Olympiad + NASA STEM Outreach Coordinator, Science Olympiad coaches will be provided with information on strategies, extensive resources and content for regional, state and national competitions and provided unique resources designed specifically for the space science events. 

Thursday, March 31, 2016, 8:00am to 9:00am, "Science Olympiad Urban Schools Initiative Kick Starter," Omni Nashville Hotel, Music Row 3, presented by Dr. Kelly Price-Colley, Georgia Science Olympiad/Forsyth County Schools, and Jenny Kopach of Science Olympiad. Do you wonder how to engage underserved populations/districts with K-12 STEM outreach? Attend this session to learn more about the success of the Science Olympiad Urban Schools Initiative and meet teachers who have participated in the program. Funding and organizational tips will be shared!

Friday, April 1, 2016, 11:00am to 12:00pm, "CESI Session: Calling all K-5 STEM Competitors," Music City Center, 105A, presented by Dr. Kelly Price-Colley, Georgia Science Olympiad/Forsyth County Schools. Learn about the variety of K-5 STEM Challenges, like Science Olympiad, ExploraVision, DuPont Essay Challenge and more!

Friday, April 1, 2016, 12:30pm to 1:30pm "Engage and Excite with Elementary Science Olympiad," Music City Center 105B, presented by Dr. Kelly Price, Georgia Science Olympiad/Forsyth County Schools, and Jenny Kopach of Science Olympiad. Join us for a fun-filled hands-on workshop about ESO and learn how Science Olympiad can serve as a structure for family science nights, school science days, after-school clubs and a community-engaging STEM competition. 

Saturday, April 2, 2016, 8:00am to 9:00am, "Beyond the Fair: Carnivals, Olympiads and STEAM Clubs, Oh My!," Music City Center 105B, presented by Florida educators Betsy Penn, Karissa Davidson and Lindsey Wohlrab. Check out how schools are integrating science carnivals, STEM clubs and Science Olympiads into the curriculum instead of the classic science fair.

Saturday, April 2, 2016, 8:00am to 9:00am, "Science Olympiad Coaches Clinic: Astronomy and Reach for the Stars Events," presented by Donna Young, NASA's Chandra X-Ray Center. Science Olympiad coaches will be provided information on strategies, extensive resources and content for regional, state and national competitions by the National Astronomy Event Supervisor.

Thursday, March 12, 2015, 12:30pm to 1:30pm, "Engage and Excite with Elementary Science Olympiad," McCormick Place, W192c, presented by Dr. Kelly Price, Georgia Science Olympiad/Forsyth County Schools, and Jenny Kopach of Science Olympiad. Join us for a fun-filled hands-on workshop about ESO and learn how Science Olympiad can serve as a structure for family science nights, school science days, after-school clubs and a community-engaging STEM competition. 

Friday, March 13, 2015, 4:00pm to 5:30pm, "Coaching Science Olympiad With Success and Connecting to the Classroom: Elastic Launched Gliders," McCormick Place, W192b, presented by Joe Simmons, Ward's Science and Illinois Science Olympiad State Director. Participants will design, build and fly an Elastic Launched Glider from the Ward's Science Olympiad Kit Series, then take it home to students! Register here.

Saturday, March 14, 2015, 2:00pm to 3:00pm, "Science Olympiad Urban Schools Initiative Kick Starter," McCormick Place S401bc, presented by Dr. Kelly Price, Georgia Science Olympiad/Forsyth County Schools, and Jenny Kopach of Science Olympiad. Do you wonder how to engage underserved populations/districts with K-12 STEM outreach? Attend this session to learn more about the success of the Science Olympiad Urban Schools Initiative and meet teachers from Chicago Public Schools who have participated in the program. Funding and organizational tips will be shared!

NSTA Regional Conference Science Olympiad Sessions - November 7-8, 2014, Orlando, FL

Friday, November 7, 2014, 12:00pm to 1:15pm, "Protein Modeling: A Science Event and the NGSS," Orange County Convention Center, W222 A, Presented by Dr. Tim Herman, Science Olympiad National Event Supervisor and Milwaukee School of Engineering. Through modeling, an authentic practice of science, students learn by both using models and constructing models. By using kits, you can prepare your students to compete in the Protein Modeling event and meet the NGSS.

Saturday, November 8, 2014, 11:00am to 12:00pm, "Engage and Excite with Elementary Science Olympiad," Rosen Hotel Plaza, Salon 4, Presented by Dr. Kelly Price, Georgia Science Olympiad/Forsyth County Schools. Join us for a fun-filled workship about the Elementary Science Olympiad program. Learn how to execute engaging Science Olympiad lessons in your class and how to compete.

NSTA Boston 2014 Science Olympiad Special Sessions:

Thursday, April 3, 2014, 5:00 to 6:00pm, "Science Olympiad, CCSS and the NGSS - What a Team!," Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 213 - Presented by Dr. Kelly Price, Georgia Science Olympiad/Forsyth County Schools. Promote student engagement and understanding with Science Olympiad events that integrate the Common Core State Standards, English Language Arts and Math Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards!

Saturday, April 5, 2014, 12:00 to 1:30pm, "Coaching Science Olympiad With Confidence," Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 156A - Presented by Dr. Kelly Price, Georgia Science Olympiad/Forsyth County Schools. Get tips and tricks to prepare your team and build your own device with a Ward's Science Helicopter Kit. Sponsored by Ward's Science, official kit partner of Science Olympiad.

Saturday, April 5, 2014, 5:00 to 6:00pm, "Science Olympiad Coaches Workshop," Seaport Hotel, Lighthouse II - Presented by Dr. Kelly Price, Georgia Science Olympiad/Forsyth County School. For middle school and high school Science Olympiad coaches.

NSTA Regional Conference Science Olympiad Sessions - November 7-8, 2013, Charlotte, NC

Thursday, November 7, 2013, 8:00 to 9:00am, "Teaching Engineering is a Snap with Science Olympiad," Charlotte Convention Center, 207D - Presented by Dr. Kelly Price, Georgia Science Olympiad/Forsyth County Schools

Thursday, November 7, 2013, 12:30 to 1:30pm, "Science Olympiad Coaches Clinic: Astronomy and Reach for the Stars Events," Westing Charlotte, Sharon Room - Presented by Science Olympiad National Event Supervisor Donna Young, NASA/Chandra X-Ray Center

Friday, November 8, 2013, 9:30 to 10:30am, "Rev It Up with North Carolina Science Olympiad," Hilton Charlotte, Walker A/B - Presented by Samantha Dassler Barlow, NC Science Olympiad/North Carolina State University 

Friday, November 8, 2013, 11:00am to 12:00pm, "Rev It Up with North Carolina Science Olympiad," Hilton Charlotte, Charlotte Hall - Presented by Kelly Fair, Kim Gervase and Samantha Dassler Barlow, NC Science Olympiad/North Carolina State University

NSTA National Conference Science Olympiad Sessions - April 11-14, 2013, San Antonio, TX

Friday, April 12, 9:00am to 12:00pm, "Symposium on Exemplary Science Careers: Unique Features of Programs that Meet "More Emphasis" Features in the National Science Education Standards," - Dr. Gerard Putz, President, Science Olympiad, and Dr. Jennifer Wirt, Science Olympiad State Director, New Jersey

Saturday, April 13, 5:00 to 6:00pm, "Engage from Day 1 with Science Olympiad," - Presented by Dr. Kelly Price, Forsyth County Schools

Sunday, April 14, 11:00am to 12:00pm, "Engage with Engineering Using Science Olympiad Activities," - Presented by Dr. Kelly Price, Forsyth County Schools

NSTA Regional Conference Science Olympiad Sessions - November 1-2, 2012, Atlanta, GA

November 1, 12:30pm to 1:30pm, "Excite Elementary Students with Science Olympiad," - Presented by Dr. Kelly Price and Jessica Jetton, Forsyth County Schools, and Denise Webb, Coal Mountain Elementary School

November 2, 11:00am to 12:00pm, "Science Olympiad Coaches Clinic," - Presented by Dr. Kelly Price, Forsyth County Schools

NSTA National Conference Science Olympiad Sessions - March 29-April 1, 2012, Indianapolis, IN

March 30, 9:30 to 10:30am, "Engage and Inspire with Science Olympiad," Marriott Downtown, Indiana Ballroom G. Presented by Dr. Kelly Price and Jessica Jetton, Forsyth County Schools.

March 31, 8:00 to 9:00am, "Science Olympiad and Academic Major Choice: The Power of Student/Teacher Relationships," Indiana Convention Center 232. Presented by Jennifer Forrester, Amanda Reinhardt and Melissa Kulhavy, University of Wyoming, Capser. 

NSTA New Orleans Conference - "Use Science Olympiad to STEMulate Student Engagment in Science" - Saturday, November 12, 2011 - 8:00 to 9:00am - Presented by Dr. Kelly Price, Forsyth County Schools, GA, and Jenny Kopach, Science Olympiad - New Orleans, LA