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.

Congratulations to our 2020 - 2021 winners!


Div. B Top 3 Teams in South Carolina
1st place - GREEN Charter School of Greenville
2nd place - Clinton Middle School
3rd place - Chapin Middle School

Div. C Top 3 Teams in South Carolina
1st place - Clinton High School
2nd place - River Bluff High School
3rd place - Academic Magnet High School

We look forward to seeing our 1st place teams at Nationals and are making plans for an incredible 2021-2022 tournament season!!!

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2020-2021 RULES HIGHLIGHTS
  • Div. B and Div. C teams may be comprised of up to 15 team members as described by National SO Rules.
  • More than one team from each school may participate but only "A" team scores are used to determine "Overall" awards.
  • State registration fees are waived this year for returning teams.
  • Invitational (Jan. 23) is free for ALL SC teams. We will be testing our system with a reduced number of events (4 events for each division)






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CHECK OUT MYSO!  
MY SO is a 9-month, calendar-based set of supports to keep students engaged in Science Olympiad at home, at school and afterschool. Each themed month is connected to a popular Science Olympiad subject like Epidemiology, Space or Structures, and contains free resources like Lesson Plans and STEM Sessions, interviews with leading experts in the field about careers and workforce. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!



For professional development information, 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 Oct. 6 and 17, 2020. More info coming soon!
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!