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:

Current Science Olympiad Workshops

  • Wednesday, September 14 - 2023 Season Kickoff Workshop: Welcome to the 2023 Season! Join us for our first Workshop Wednesday of the year on September 14th from 4:30-5:30 PM Central time. In this workshop, you will hear about the new events & resources for the 2022 Season, as well as a refresher on the Ways to Play. This workshop is intended for Tournament Directors, Coaches and other Science Olympiad stakeholders. Register for this workshop here!

State Science Olympiad Workshops

  • Mississippi - September 16, 2022, University of Southern Mississippi
  • Arizona - September 17, 2022, Virtual
  • Oklahoma - September 17, 2022, University of Central Oklahoma
  • Hawaii - October, Multiple Dates & Locations
  • Kansas - October 1, 2022, Wichita State University
  • Arkansas - October 15, 2022, University of Arkansas Little Rock
  • Texas - October 15, 2022, Virtual
  • Virginia - October 15, 2022, Virtual 
  • Wisconsin - October 22, 2022, Virtual & In-Person at Boyceville High School
  • Louisiana - October 22, 2022, Southeastern Louisiana University
  • Pennsylvania - November 5, 2022, Virtual Mid-Atlantic Coaches Clinic
  • South Dakota - November 15, 2022, University of South Dakota
  • Connecticut - December 3, 2022, South Windsor High School
  • Tennessee - December, Multiple Dates & Locations

Previous 2021-2022 Science Olympiad Workshop Wednesday Presentations

  • April 20, 2022 - Weather Workshop Wednesday with Special Guest Iisha Scott, NBC Chicago, View Recording
  • March 2, 2022 - Preparing Students for Tournaments
  • February 16, 2022 - Exploring Public Health with the CDC NERD Academy, View Recording
  • February 3, 2022-Using OnShape for Science Olympiad, View Recording
  • January 12, 2022 - Test Writing for 2022 Season Tournaments, View Materials
  • December 8, 2021 - Elementary Science Olympiad & Universal Design, View Recording
  • November 9, 2021 - Explore NASA's Webb Telescope with Special Guest Dr. Stefanie Milam,View Recording
  • November 3, 2021 - Scilympiad Platform Demonstration + Q&A
  • October 13, 2021 - Explore Flight with Special Guests from the National Free Flight Society, View Recording​​​​​​​
  • October 6, 2021 - Resources for Supporting your Science Olympiad Team
  • September 22, 2021 - Explore Food Science with University of Delaware, View Recording​​​​​​​
  • September 15, 2021 - 2022 Season Kickoff
  • April 14, 2021 - Spring into Summer with Science Olympiad!
  • March 10, 2021 - Preparing Student for Virtual Tournaments 
  • February 17, 2021 - Building FUN into Your Science Olympiad Virtual Team Meeting 
  • February 3, 2021 - Starting an Elementary Science Olympiad Program
  • November 18, 2020 - Lessons Learned from a Remote Science Olympiad Tournament 
  • November 11, 2020 - Test Writing for 2021 Season Tournaments 
  • October 28, 2020 - Virtual Mentoring for Science Olympiad
  • October 14, 2020 - Fundraising for your Science Olympiad Team 
  • September 30, 2020 - How to Run a Mini SO Competition 
  • September 16, 2020 - How to Run a Satellite SO Competition 
  • September 9, 2020 - Avogadro Platform Demonstration 
  • August 18, 2020 - Scilympiad Platform Demonstration 

Professional Workshops & Conferences - Science Olympiad Sessions

AAPT Summer Meeting in Grand Rapids, MI – July 9th -13th, 2002 AAPT Workshop in Grand Rapids, MI – Saturday 9th , 2022, 8:00am – Noon, GVSU-Grand Rapids Campus – “Online Astronomy Data and Image Analysis Using JS9”: Web-based JS9 has the ability to display any FITS file, which is a good starting point for understanding a myriad of observations across the gamut of observed energies, from infra-red to gamma rays. FITS files, unlike standard JPEGs (which look the same) contain underlying data of position, energy, and arrival time of each photon in the image. Thus, students can explore energy spectra, light curves, periodic phenomena and a wealth of other analysis tasks that are fun and easy to use. This workshop will give participants the opportunity to do activities on element formation in supernova, supernova expansion, identifying white dwarfs and pulsars using light curves and rotation rates, making three color composites, and star formation in colliding galaxies as well as research opportunities using js9. Science Olympiad-relevant! – Presented by Pamela Perry, Lewiston HS physics teacher, and UoL A-Team member.

NSTA National Conference in Chicago, IL – Friday, July 22, 2022, 2:20-3:20pm, McCormick Place, "Engaging with Your STEM Ecosystem Through After-School Programs: Lessons from Science Olympiad" by Dr. John Loehr, VP of STEM Education for Science Olympiad.

NSTA National Conference in Chicago, IL – Thursday, July 21, 2022, 1:00-2:00pm, McCormick Place, Room W186b – “Experience a Unique Perspective of What We Are Seeing When Comparing Aerial Earth Photos with Various Images of Celestial Objects of Our Universe”: An open-ended investigation using the basic elements of the visual arts to compare images of Earth and celestial objects of our universe. Examples of student comparisons and a packet of resources will be shared. Participants will: 1. use images from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and compare them to Earth images taken by Yann Arthus-Bertrand; 2. compare and contrast, using the basic elements in art and the properties of matter used in science, to describe each object; and 3. continue to create their own comparisons using the images made available in the workshop Science Olympiad-relevant! – Presented by Sally Jean Jensen, NASA Solar System Ambassador and UoL A-Team member.

NSTA Workshop in Chicago, IL – Thursday, July 21, 2022, 2:20-3:20pm, McCormick Place, Room W186a – “Determining the Expansion Rate of Supernova Remnants Using Web-Based NASA Data and STEM Image Analysis Tools”: In this activity, we will be studying Cassiopeia A, a well-known supernova remnant located about 11,000 light years from Earth to determine the expansion rate and to see if it is uniform throughout, looking at the forward and reverse shocks and fast moving knots in the jets. Actual data is used from two observations of the Chandra X-ray Observatory ten years apart using web-based analysis software. Results are open ended, and participants learn to evaluate the accuracy of their conclusions by comparing them to their peers and scientific papers. The workshop presents data and analysis tools useful for Science Olympiad coaches and teams . Science Olympiad-relevant! – Presented by Pamela Perry, Lewiston HS physics teacher, and UoL A-Team member. 

NSTA Poster Share-A-Thon – Friday, July 22, 2022, 11:50am – 12:50pm AND Saturday, June 23,11:50am – 12:50pm, McCormack Place, Exhibit Hall, Table 27 – “Use NASA’s Universe of Learning Integrated STEM Learning Program (UoL) and its network of informal education partners to learn about the Universe”: The Universe of Learning partnerships provides STEM educators tools, from exoplanet searches and robotic telescopes to image analysis, to implement programs specific to individual audiences. Science Olympiad-relevant! – Presented by Donna Young, NASA/NSO Universe of Learning STEM Coordinator.

NSTA Workshop in Chicago, IL – Saturday, July 23, 2022, 8:00-9:00am, McCormick Place, Room W178a – “Analysis of Supernova Remnants using X-Ray Spectroscopy with Web-based NASA Data and STEM Image Analysis Tools”: Participants will study the distribution of important signature elements involved in supernova explosions, in two different types of supernova remnants, and determine both their abundances and their spatial distribution. From this information, the geometry and of collapse and the type of core left behind in the center of the remnant (neutron star or no stellar core) can be determined. This STEM investigation addresses the NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas in The Universe and Its Stars, and the interdependence of science on technology and engineering and how these concepts interact to construct useful models that help us understand the universe. Developing and defending models from evidence addresses NGSS scientific and engineering practices. Free web-based image analysis software resources and databases for individualized research projects are provided. The workshop presents data and analysis tools useful for Science Olympiad coaches and teams . Science Olympiad- relevant! –Presented by Pamela Perry, Lewiston HS physics teacher, and UoL A-Team member. 

NSTA Speed Sharing: Data Driven Science in Chicago, IL – Saturday, July 23, 2022, 10:40 –11:40am, McCormick Place, Room W183c – “Try EarthKAM: A Real Mission for Students Using a Camera on the International Space Station (ISS); Get a Unique Perceptive of Earth and its Features.” Participants will get the nuts and bolts as to how to implement EarthKAM, a program on the ISS for students to request images of Earth. Science Olympiad-relevant! – Presented by Sally Jensen, Solar System Ambassador and UoL A-Team member.

NSTA Speed Sharing: Data Driven Science in Chicago, IL – Saturday, June 23, 2022, 10:40 – 11:40am, McCormick Place, Room W184a – “Investigate Stars and Galaxies Using NASA’s Universe of Learning STEM JS9 Image Analysis Tools and Data”: Access NASA’s Universe of Learning image analysis tools to investigate the chemistry, physics, mechanics and variability of stars, binary systems, supernovas, stellar cores, and galaxies. Science Olympiad-relevant! – Presented by Donna Young, NASA/NSO Universe of Learning STEM Coordinator.

NSTA Workshop in Chicago, IL – Saturday, July 23 , 2022, 1:00 – 2:00pm, McCormick Place, Room W176c – “A Unique and Challenging Ice Core Investigation that Integrates the Three Dimensions of NGSS + STEM”: The GISP2-H 125.6-meter firm and ice core is a record of 430 years of liquid electrical conductivity and nitrate concentrations. The liquid electrical conductivity sequence contains signals from a number of known volcanic eruptions that provide a dating system at specific locations along the core. The terrestrial and solar background nitrate records show seasonal and annual variations – as well as unique events. Several major nitrate anomalies within the record do not correspond to any known terrestrial or solar events, and there is compelling evidence that some nitrate anomalies within the GISP2 H-Core could possibly be a record of supernova events. This investigation provides participants with a better understanding of the scientific process of analyzing data and developing models to construct knowledge, and defending the results. Sometimes there is no answer key, only possible solutions from analyzing and constructing knowledge from multiple sources that cross traditional disciplines. The materials focus on NGSS scientific practices, crosscutting concepts and the Earth and space sciences core disciplinary ideas – including analyzing and interpreting data, patterns, cycles of energy and matter, Earth systems and Earth and human activity. Science Olympiad-relevant! – Presented by Donna L. Young, NASA/NSO Universe of Learning STEM Coordinator.

NSTA Workshop in Chicago, IL – Saturday, July 23, 2022, 2:20-3:20pm, McCormick Place, Room W196c – “Star Formation in the Cartwheel Galaxy with Web-based NASA Data, and STEM Image Analysis Tools Participants will use web-based image and data analysis software and real data sets to compare the Cartwheel Galaxy in optical and X-ray bands to determine the sources of the ultra and hyperluminous X-rays (U/HLXs) in the galaxy. This investigation can be done on smart phones, laptops and tablets with an internet connection. The unusual shape of the Cartwheel Galaxy is most probably the result of a collision with one of the smaller nearby galaxies several hundred years ago. The collision produced compression waves within the galaxy which triggered bursts of massive star formation. Participant will use the location of the U/HLXs on the x-ray image and optical image, information about expansion rates and the life cycles of stars to determine what these objects might be. This is a great introduction to the actual software that astrophysicists use. Participants will also learn about the possibilities for other kinds of investigations and research with the software and the thousands of available astronomy data sets and images. Science Olympiad-relevant! – Presented by Pamela Perry, Lewiston HS physics teacher, and UoL A-Team member.

NSTA National Hands-on Workshop in Houston, TX – Thursday, March 31st, 2022, 1:00-2:00pm, George R. Brown Convention Center, Room 360E/F – “A STEM Ice Core Investigation that Integrates the Three Dimensions of NGSS”: A Multidisciplinary open-ended investigation that incorporates absolute and relative dating, anomalies, historical contest, volcanoes, solar proton events, energy cycles, Earth systems, terrestrial events, and supernovas. Science Olympiad-relevant! – Presented by Pamela Perry and Donna L Young, NASA/Science Olympiad Universe of Learning STEM Coordinator.

NSTA National Hands-on Workshop in Houston, TX – Friday April 1st, 2022, 8:00-:00pm, George R. Brown Convention Center, Room 362B – “Determining the Expansion Rate of Supernova Remnants Using Web-Based NASA Data and STEM Image Analysis Tools”:  Use STEM web-based analysis software and real data to determine the rate of a supernova remnant expansion and its uniformity. Science Olympiad-relevant! – Presented by Pamela Perry and Donna L. Young, NASA/Science Olympiad Universe of Learning STEM Coordinator.

NSTA National Hands-on Workshop in Houston, TX – Saturday April 2nd , 2022, 9:30-10:30am, George R. Brown Convention Center, Room 362E – “Analyzing X-Ray Pulses from Stellar Cores Using Physics and Web-Based NASA Data and STEM Image Analysis Tools”: Use STEM web-based analysis software and basic physics gravitation and centripetal acceleration equations to determine if a stellar core is a white dwarf or neutron star. Science Olympiad-relevant! – Presented by Pamela Perry and Donna L. Young, NASA/Science Olympiad Universe of Learning STEM Coordinator.

NSTA Regional Workshop in Portland, Oregon – Thursday 28th, 2021, 1:00-2:00pm, Portland Convention Center, Rooms D133/134 – “Determining the Expansion Rate of Supernova Remnants Using Web-Based NASA Data and STEM Image Analysis Tools”: Use STEM web-based analysis software and read data to determine the rate of a supernova remnant expansion and its uniformity. Science Olympiad-relevant! – Presented by Pamela Perry, NASA/Science Olympiad Universe of Learning STEM Team Member. Workshop also presented at NSTA Regional Workshop in National Harbor, Maryland on November 13, 2021.

NSTA Regional Presentation in Portland, Oregon – Friday 29th, 2021, 9:30am – 10:30am, Portland Convention Center, Rooms E147/148 – “Modeling Stellar Evolution Using NASA Images, Data, and STEM Analysis Tools”: Model stellar evolution processes using NASA images, plotting H-R diagram transitions, and determining 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. Workshop also presented at NSTA Regional Workshop in National Harbor, Maryland on November 12, 2021.

NSTA Regional Workshop in Portland, Oregon – Friday 29th, 2021, 11:00-12:00pm, Portland Convention Center, Room C23 – “Analysis of Supernova Remnants Using X-Ray Spectroscopy with Web-Based NASA Data and STEM Image Analysis Tools”: Identify elements in the spectra of supernova remnants to determine the properties of collapsed and exploded stars using web-based NASA X-ray data and image analysis tools. Science Olympiad-relevant! – Presented by Pamela Perry, NASA/Science Olympiad Universe of Learning STEM Team Member. Workshop also presented at NSTA Regional Workshop in National Harbor, Maryland on November 12, 2021.

NSTA Regional Workshop in Portland, Oregon – Saturday 30th, 2021, 11:00-12:00pm, Portland Convention Center, Room D136 – “A STEM Ice Core Investigation that Integrates the Three Dimensions of NGSS”: Join me for 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. Workshop also presented at NSTA Regional Workshop in National Harbor, Maryland on November 11, 2021.

NSTA21 Virtual Conference - "Effectively Using “Science Kits” to Achieve the NGSS:" Learn how to use your existing science kit materials to support your students with NGSS, based on experiences from the Elementary Science Olympiad program. - Presented by Dr. John Loehr, Vice President of STEM Education, Science Olympiad, and Shari Haug, Elementary Science Olympiad Director.

NSTA National Conference in Boston, MA - Thursday, April 2, 2020, 8:00 - 9:00am, Westin Boston Seafront, Lewis Room - "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

AAPT Winter Meeting, Caribe Royal Resort in Orlando, FL - Monday, January 20, 2020, 2:15-3:00pm. PST1CO2 Poster Session - "NASA and the National Science Olympiad Universe of Learning Astronomy Program": There are opportunities to become involved with the NASA UoL and NSO STEM Literacy Network. Events address NGSS scientific practices, crosscutting concepts and core disciplinary ideas from every scientific discipline, including physics and astronomy. Participation at the post-secondary level by Science Olympiad alumni have resulted in opportunities for hosting an invitational, writing an invitational, regional or state event test, becoming an event supervisor, or contributing questions to the national test bank or mentoring teams preparing for competition in space science events. - Presented by Donna L. Young, NASA/Science Olympiad Universe of Learning STEM Coordinator 

AAPT Winter Meeting, Caribe Royal Resort in Orlando, FL - Monday, January 20, 2020, 9:15-10:00pm. PST2CO6 Poster Session - "Utilizing National Science Olympiad Alumni Undergraduates for NSO STEM Outreach": Each year more than 230,000 middle and high school students begin competition by preparing for 23 unique events in each division that include all scientific disciplines, construction and engineering. Many participants enter engineering and science professions as a result of their involvement with NSO events. Thousands of NSO alumni, many who have medaled at the state and national levels, continue their Science Olympiad experience by becoming involved in mentoring teams, supervising invitationals, writing tests for invitational, regional, state and national competitions, and presenting at coaches' clinics. NSO alumni want to provide others the same experience they enjoyed so encourage SO alumni at your institution to participate! - Presented by Donna L. Young, NASA/Science Olympiad Universe of Learning STEM Coordinator

NSTA Regional Workshop in Seattle, WA - Thursday, December 12, 2019, 8:00-9:00am, Washington State Convention Center, Room 211 - "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 Seattle, WA - Thursday, December 12, 2019, 3:30-4:30pm, Washington State Convention Center, Room 211 - "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 Seattle, WA - Saturday, December 14, 2019, 8:00-9:00am, Washington State Convention Center, Room 211 - "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 Cincinnati, OH - Thursday, November 14, 2019, 8:00-9:00am, Duke Energy Convention Center, Room 252 - "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 Cincinnati, OH - Friday, November 15, 2019, 11:00am-12:00pm, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Buckeye 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 Cincinnati, OH - Friday, November 15, 2019, 12:30pm-1:30pm, Duke Energy Convention Center - "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 Salt Lake City, UT - Thursday, October 24, 2019, 2:00-3:00pm, Salt Palace Convention Center, Room 250E - "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 Salt Lake City, UT - Friday, October 25, 2019, 11:00-12:00pm, Salt Palace Convention Center, Room 255B - "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 Salt Lake City, UT - Saturday, October 26, 2019, 8:00-9:00am, Salt Palace Convention Center, Room 251C - "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 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 

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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!