The Science Olympiad is an international nonprofit organization devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers. Science Olympiad tournaments are academic competitions that consist of individual and team events.
Competitions follow the format of board games, TV shows and athletic games.
Elementary, junior high, and senior high teams compete in regional Olympiads throughout the state. Top scoring teams from regional competitions are invited to compete in statewide competition. Top teams from state competitions may compete in the National Science Olympiad in May, 2001. Public events such as dropping eggs, home-made airplanes and robots will be in action in Cook Hall gymnasium and the Science Building lobby from 9 am until 1 pm.