Auburn University on Saturday, March 1, will host 52 teams of young scientists from Alabama middle and high schools who'll participate in the 12th annual Regional Science Olympiad. State Olympiad will be April 26 at the University of Mobile. Team and coach trophies also will be awarded based on total points garnered, to schools placing first, second and third place. Competitors 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.