More than 700 middle and high school students from across Alabama will be on the Auburn University campus Saturday, March 7, participating in the 13th annual Regional Science Olympiad. Each of the 51 teams to be represented this weekend will bring 15 young scientists from Alabama middle and high schools, plus a number of school teachers and parents to watch the youngsters participate, said Steve Stuckwisch, tournament director and an assistant professor in Auburn's Department of Mathematics. State Olympiad will be April 18 at the University of Mobile. Team and coach certificates also will be awarded based on total points garnered to schools placing first, second and third place. In addition to the Internet competition, students will vie for top honors in events structured around aerodynamics, biology, physics, chemistry and the natural sciences.
Events are team oriented with an emphasis on active, hands-on participation.