SC Science Olympiad

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 student and teachers.

SC DIV. B AND DIV. C COMPETITIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED, AS WELL AS THE NATIONAL SO COMPETITION FOR 2020.

FROM THE NATIONAL OFFICE:
“The Science Olympiad National Executive Board has recommended that all Science Olympiad Division B and C qualifying tournaments on a forward-going basis be cancelled and will support any state’s decision to halt the 2019-2020 season. We do realize that different parts of the country are experiencing the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation disproportionately, but in this instance, we feel that supporting each other and showing solidarity to those students who are affected is important. Health and safety come first.”

PLEASE VISIT THE "RESOURCES" FOR 2020 RULES. 2019-2020 RULES AND EVENTS WILL BE USED IN 2020-2021.  PLEASE NOTE THE DIV. B RULE REGARDING 9TH GRADE MEMBERSHIP.





2019 RESULTS
Newberry Regional - February 23, 2019
Division B - https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ZsZm9My7B68VeuwJbKpNM8p2lig-V54E
Division C - drive.google.com/open?id=1ildLelnfsL_kAXHfmp4h8kze0a8bwory

Citadel Regional - March 2, 2019
Division A - https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cleeTj337F1USXKbxCNuhq2as7fVamIw
Division B - https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rroFtA0kvHcheziYErPsmNRTdM2cL38m
Division C - https://drive.google.com/open?id=1r_3P6RNO6YVcByX-qotGZNjvteViPVDU

Citadel State - March 16, 2019
Division B - drive.google.com/file/d/1b1OdND7MsStC5_vru9prH6cBe_qAMMQ0/view?usp=sharing
Division C- drive.google.com/file/d/1VMWZ6LL9gEG1yewubZqfKrFfgo6KfNFY/view?usp=sharing


For professional development information and to register, go to www.citadel.edu/root/stemcenter-teachers/professional-development

What is Science Olympiad?

Who Can Participate?

Science Olympiad offers interscholastic academic competition in biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, problem solving, and technology. The state and national tournaments consist of a series of individual and team events, and there is a balance between events requiring knowledge of scientific facts, concepts, processes, skills, and science applications.

SCSO Growth

This year, the South Carolina Science Olympiad aims to provide opportunities to participate in fun, rigorous STEM challenges to more students than ever. We will host Regional Competitions at Newberry College and The Citadel. Teams are encouraged to select the regional competition that works best for them. ​

All South Carolina students in grades K-12 are invited to participate in a Regional Competition, hosted at either The Citadel or Newberry College. Top scoring teams will move onto the State ​Competition at The Citadel. The winner of each division will move onto the National Competition.

Learn More

Do you want to know more about how Science Olympiad works? The Citadel will host a STEM Competition Coach Training Day on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Register here!  ​

For 8 years I have coached students in Science Olympiad. It is a highlight of our school year and the lessons my students learn carry far beyond competition day. "
- South Carolina teacher

Sponsor SCSO

South Carolina Science Olympiad needs your support to continue recognizing and developing the best and brightest in the state. SCSO compliments and strengthens academic learning and competition, thereby creating an atmosphere of support and enthusiasm that is normally reserved for athletic programs in schools. Science Olympiad is a proven and effective program that creates a passion for participants, which leads them to degrees and careers in STEM. 

It is our goal to find new sponsors who will partner with us so that we can continue to offer the high quality programs South Carolina has come to know and love.

If your company is interested in sponsoring SCSO, please contact Ashley Andrews, Assistant Director, The STEM Center of Excellence at The Citadel.

Thank you to our sponsors!