North Carolina Science Olympiad

Each year, 500+ K-12 schools representing over 12,000 students and 65 counties in North Carolina participate in NCSO activities.

North Carolina Science Olympiad (NCSO) is a NC State University program with a mission to attract and retain the pool of K-12 students entering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees and careers in North Carolina. NCSO is indebted to the thousands of volunteers that donate their time each year to making our activities a success. The challenging and self-motivating events

07/24/2024

🔬 Science Olympiad coaches, get ready to elevate your team's skills at the annual NCSO Coaches Conference! From engaging sessions to hands-on workshops, this hybrid event has it all. Registration opens on August 15th - mark your calendars for October 18-19, 2024! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to sharpen your coaching skills and take your team to the next level. Learn more at https://go.ncsu.edu/coach 🌟

NC State College of Sciences The Science House at North Carolina State University

07/22/2024

🚨 CALLING ALL GAME-CHANGERS 🚨North Carolina Science Olympiad is on the lookout for tournament directors to help take our events in Chapel Hill, Charlotte and Wake to the next level! If you're ready to and make some serious science magic happen, then join our team now! 🔬🏆

➡️Learn more - https://go.ncsu.edu/ncsovolunteer

07/17/2024

Hey science wizards! 👩‍🔬 Do you have what it takes to be the mastermind behind a North Carolina Science Olympiad event? 💡 We're looking for someone with smarts and skill to take the competition to the next level! 🔥 Sign up by September 1st at go.ncsu.edu/event-leader and show us what you've got! 🏆

07/08/2024

Do you have the smarts, skills, and pizzazz to lead a North Carolina Science Olympiad event? We need YOU to bring the heat 🔥 and make this competition sizzle!

Sign up by September 1st to be part of the action - don't miss out on this amazing opportunity - go.ncsu.edu/event-leader 🏆

NC State College of Sciences The Science House at North Carolina State University

06/19/2024

We're excited to announce that the 2025 National Tournament will be hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln! Nebraska hosted the 2015 Tournament, and we can't wait to be back in the Cornhusker State next year! 🌽

Photos from North Carolina Science Olympiad's post 06/17/2024

🔬 Calling all NC Science Olympians! 🚀 Get ready to geek out because we just dropped our 2025 Slate of Events and it's going to be EPIC! 🏆 Check out the thrilling lineup of competitive events for next season and start prepping those lab coats!

https://ncscienceolympiad.ncsu.edu/2025-slate-of-events/

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06/14/2024

Today is your last chance to sign up for the North Carolina Science Olympiad Division A (elementary) Test Writing Committee! We are looking for science teachers or grad students passionate about giving back to the next generation of STEM superstars ✨ Sign up today - https://forms.gle/rpjZ3dUAXSxxAcMu7

06/11/2024

Check out this amazing Professional Development opportunity from The Science House at North Carolina State University! If you're looking to implement the new science standards this is the perfect opportunity for you! Learn more at go.ncsu.edu/s-cubed

🔬 Calling all schools and systems transitioning to the new NCSCOS for Science! Our tailored professional development packages are designed to support teachers in implementing the 2023 K-12 Science Standards and SEPs. Join us for targeted PD and coaching! Applications close on June 14th! Learn more at go.ncsu.edu/s-cubed

🏫Grade Level(s): K-12
📆Date(s): 2024-2025 School Year - Initial PD will be on September 11-12, 2024
🗺️Location: The Science House (715 Barbour Drive, Raleigh, NC 27695)

06/10/2024

🔬 Calling all science pros! Want to put your skills to the test and help craft awesome challenges for ? Join our division A test writing committee and let your expertise shine! ☀️ Don't miss out, sign up by June 14th - https://forms.gle/rpjZ3dUAXSxxAcMu7

06/07/2024

Don't miss out on Part 2 of our coverage of 2024 National Tournament featuring Michigan Science Olympiad Director Paul Voydanoff, Science Olympiad Alumni Network's Executive Director Elizabeth Mulkerrin, and the competitive students from Slauson Middle School.

🎧Listen now - go.ncsu.edu/stemyard

06/06/2024

🔬 Get ready for an exclusive peek behind the scenes at the 40th National Science Olympiad Tournament! Part one of our coverage takes us to Michigan State University, where we catch up with the North Carolina teams. From Jay M. Robinson Middle School to Enloe High, these students are bringing their A-game to showcase their scientific skills on a national level. Stay tuned for all the action and interviews with some seriously impressive young minds! 🌟

🎧Listen now - go.ncsu.edu/stemyard

06/05/2024

Check out this new job opportunity from The Science House at North Carolina State University! (Details below)

➡️Apply Today - https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/201838

🔬 Are you passionate about STEM education? The Science House at North Carolina State University is seeking an outreach coordinator to bring cutting-edge technology and resources to over 48,000 students in western NC. If you're ready to make a difference, apply today! 🔭

➡️Learn More - https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/201838

06/04/2024

🔬 Calling all science-loving educators and grad students! Want to be a part of our Division A test writing committee for Science Olympiad ? Help us create engaging tests for Backyard Biologist, Data Crunchers, Ecology Experts, Rock Star and Supersleuths!

📝 Sign up by June 14th at https://forms.gle/rpjZ3dUAXSxxAcMu7 to be a part of the action. Let's make science fun! 🌟

Photos from North Carolina Science Olympiad's post 05/26/2024

🥇🎉 A BIG congrats to our North Carolina Science Olympiad teams for bringing home the bling at the National Tournament! 🏅💪 Your hard work and determination have paid off big time. Keep shining, you amazing science superstars! 🌟 Science Olympiad Alumni Network

05/24/2024

Good luck to our NC teams heading to the Michigan State University National Tournament! This is your moment to show off the hard work you've put in - we can't wait to see the awesome things you accomplish! Let's make NC proud! 🤩

⭐ Jay M. Robinson Middle School
⭐ Piedmont Open Middle
⭐ William Enloe High School
⭐ NCSSM-Durham

Science Olympiad Alumni Network

05/23/2024

We are so excited to be National Tournament celebrating 40 years of this amazing program! 🎉🧪🔬🥼

05/15/2024

Take a look at this great opportunity from The Science House at North Carolina State University for high school students passionate about math. Details below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Get ready to unleash your inner math genius at GAMMA Day on 5/28! 🌟 Join us for an incredible day of exploring the world of mathematics, math careers, modeling and analysis. This FREE program is designed for high school students- don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! Apply by 5/28 at thttps://sciencehouse.ncsu.edu/gamma
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05/15/2024

Shout out to rock star ⭐ Coach Melanie Langley of Atkins Academic and Technology High School for winning the Science Olympiad Alumni Network award in Coaching Excellence.

Congratulations to our 2024 Coaching Excellence Award Winners! 🥳 Without Coaches, there are no Science Olympiad teams, and we’re thrilled to recognize these 6 Coaches from across the country that went above and beyond for their students this pasts year. 🏆

Novi Community School District; Atkins Academic and Technology High School; Weatherford Public Schools; Issaquah School District; Wichita Heights High School; Michigan Science Olympiad; North Carolina Science Olympiad

Photos from Olde Providence Elementary PTA's post 05/11/2024
Photos from North Carolina Science Olympiad's post 05/03/2024

And just like that, the NCSO tournament season is a wrap! 🌟 Our science superstars brought their A-game to the Division A Regional Tournaments in Harnett, Mecklenburg and Sandhills. Can't wait to see what they'll bring next season! 🚀See more at go.ncsu.edu/ncso

🎖️HARNETT TOURNAMENT🎖️
#1. Scientific Wizards
#2. Anderson Creek Charter School
#3. Benhaven Elementary School

🏆CONEN MORGAN SPIRIT AWARD WINNER🏆
Benhaven Elementary School

🏆VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNER🏆
Samuel Lahr

🎖️MECKLENBURG TOURNAMENT🎖️
#1. Providence Day School
#2. Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy
#3. Polo Ridge Elementary School
#4. W.R. Odell Elementary School
#5. Olde Providence Elementary School
#6. R. Brown McAllister S.T.E.M Elementary School

🏆CONEN MORGAN SPIRIT AWARD WINNER🏆
Rea Farms JV1 & Coltrane Webb Elementary Varsity

🏆VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNER🏆
Kim Garrett

🎖️SANDHILLS TOURNAMENT🎖️
#1. Alpha Academy
#2. Greenwood Elementary School
#3. WB Wicker Elementary School

🏆CONEN MORGAN SPIRIT AWARD WINNER🏆
St. John Paul II Catholic School

🏆VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNER🏆
Mark Chance

Photos from North Carolina Science Olympiad's post 05/02/2024

Yesterday was the ultimate team celebration as we wrapped up our season with our incredible student workers and Wolfpack Science Olympiad board members! The team competed in their own mini tournament including Describe It/ Build It, Optics, trivia and more. These folks are the real MVPs, helping us run 30+ regional tournaments across NC. A big round of applause for Ben, John, Janet, Nathaniel, Nirmiti and Safina! 🎉👏

Photos from North Carolina Science Olympiad's post 04/25/2024

🎉 Get ready for an action-packed episode of the STEM Yard podcast, because we're breaking down all the highlights from the 2024 NC Science Olympiad State Tournament! 🏆 Host Alonzo Alexander is bringing you all the thrilling details and interviews with amazing competitors. Don't miss out on this epic recap! 👏

🎧Listen Now - go.ncsu.edu/stemyard

Photos from North Carolina Science Olympiad's post 04/24/2024

🔬🏆 Our elementary tournaments are heating up faster than a Bunsen burner! From Brunswick to Onslow to Wilkes, these teams are bringing their A-game. Catch up on all the competitions! 🧪💥

👀Take a look - https://icont.ac/4XWwP

🎖️BRUNSWICK TOURNAMENT🎖️
#1. Union Elementary School
#2. Supply Elementary School
#3. Belville Elementary School

🏆CONEN MORGAN SPIRIT AWARD WINNER🏆
Supply Elementary School

🏆VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNER🏆
Dr. Katherine Kleber of Brunswick Community College

🎖️ONSLOW TOURNAMENT🎖️
#1. Parkwood Elementary School
#2. Southwest Elementary School
#3. Heritage Elementary School

🏆CONEN MORGAN SPIRIT AWARD WINNER🏆
Northwoods Elementary

🏆VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNER🏆
Josh Olan - Northside High School

🎖️WILKES TOURNAMENT🎖️
#1. Wilkesboro Elementary School
#2. Mountain View Elementary School
#3. C.B. Eller Elementary School
#4. Mulberry Elementary School
#5. Millers Creek Elementary School

🏆CONEN MORGAN SPIRIT AWARD WINNER🏆
Mount Pleasant Elementary School

🏆VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNER🏆
Justin Byers

04/23/2024

The results are in! Congratulations to all of the Division B teams who competed at the 2024 North Carolina Science Olympiad State Tournament.

The National Tournament will be hosted at Michigan State University on May 24-25, 2024.

🏆Final Scores - ncscienceolympiad.ncsu.edu

04/23/2024

The results are in! 🎉 Congrats to the Division C teams who competed at the 2024 North Carolina Science Olympiad State Tournament! The National Tournament will be hosted at Michigan State University on May 24-25, 2024.

🏆Final Scores -https://ncscienceolympiad.ncsu.edu/

04/22/2024

The last North Carolina Science Olympiad tournaments of the 2024 season is this weekend! Join us at your local tournament on April 27th as Division A teams put their STEM skills to the test.

Congratulations to all of our teams, coaches, parents and volunteers on another fantastic season🎊

04/19/2024

Congratulations to all teams who participated in the 2024 North Carolina Science Olympiad Tournament!

A special shoutout to the teams from the Wilmington Regional Tournament!

https://ncscienceolympiad.ncsu.edu/tournaments/middle-high/locations/states/

New Hanover County Schools Wilmington Academy of Arts and Sciences

Photos from NCSU Extension Forestry's post 04/16/2024
04/15/2024

Join us at either the mountains or the coast to help out at the Division A tournaments this weekend on April 20th!

Volunteer Now - https://ncscienceolympiad.ncsu.edu/volunteer-now/

04/13/2024

🔬🏆 Get ready to be amazed by the incredible minds competing in the 2024 North Carolina Science Olympiad State Tournament! 🤯 Tune in live at 6 PM to witness the Avogadro results and see who will take home the gold. Don't miss out on the action - click that link! 🌟https://www.youtube.com/

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Each year, 900+ K-12 schools representing over 18,000 students and 85 counties in North Carolina participate in NCSO activities. NCSO is indebted to the thousands of volunteers that donate their time each year to making our activities a success.

The challenging and self-motivating events of NCSO align with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study as well as the National Science Education Standards. The events are designed to enhance and strengthen both science content and process skills.

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