The National Science Olympiad Tournament is an academic, interscholastic competition for middle and high school students first held in 1895. Interest in Science Olympiad activities is high across North Carolina, which ranks fourth in the nation in membership. Dail, a student advisor and faculty member at the NC State College of Textiles, said NC State is a natural host for the state finals. Judging is done by Olympiad officials. The student scientists will engage in more than 30 hands-on competitive events that challenge their knowledge of science concepts, processes and applications.
Serious science is behind every catchy event title.
For the Naked Egg Drop, students must design and build a cargo crate to protect an egg dropped from a high place. For Science Crime Busters, students must correctly identify liquids, solids and other materials within a crime scenario in the shortest amount of time. The 1999 State Science Olympiad is supported by the university and grants from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, duke Energy foundation, Burroughs Wellcome Fund, and Carolina Power and Light. Media coverage of the State Science Olympiad is welcome. Centennial Campus is located off Avent Ferry Road at Varsity Drive.