Science Olympiad

The Science Olympiad is an international nonprofit organization devoted to increasing student interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by providing recognition for outstanding team achievements in 23 STEM related events.

Science Olympiad offers event opportunities for elementary, middle, and high school students that span biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, engineering, and inquiry. Groups of 15 students develop teamwork while problem-solving throughout the year in preparation for each event, then compete in one-day regional tournaments held at several locations throughout Tennessee.

MTSU Science Olympiad Regional Tournament

Division B & C
Saturday, February 17, 2024

Elementary Science Olympiad (ESO)

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Divisions

Division B (Middle school) & Division C (High school) Competitions

In Division B and Division C, each of the events are categorized into 5 different categories; Life, Personal & Social Science, Earth & Space Science, Physical Science & Chemistry, Technology & Engineering, and Inquiry & Nature of Science. A complete list of these events and their descriptions can be referenced below.

WINNERS

Division B

1^st - Merrol Hyde Magnet Middle School, Coach – Elizabeth Axley

2^nd - Fred J. Page Middle School, Coach - Meredith Michell

3^rd – Central Magnet Middle School, Coach – John Lee

4^th – Rossview Middle School, Coach – Bridget Harding

5^th – Smyrna Middle School, Coach – Becky Shaffer

Division C

1^st – Ravenwood High School, Coach – Avrill Buerstetta

2^nd – Father Ryan High School, Coach – Cornelia Crooke

3^rd – Hume Fogg High School, Coach – Andy Mangrum

4^th – Central Magnet High School, Coach - Joshua Burns

Division B & C Team Registration

Team registration closed on December 15th. Online registration is required. Each team has a maximum of 15 students. There is no minimum number of students per team. The maximum number of teams is two - prior to December 15, 2023. Additional teams may be added on a space available basis beginning December 18, 2023.

Division B/C Resources

Map

Elementary Science Olympiad (ESO) Competitions, aka Division A

When K-6 students participate in the Elementary Science Olympiad (ESO) experience, they gain first-hand exposure to STEM disciplines, build confidence, and prepare for future, higher-level STEM competitions!

Events for ESO include:

A is for Anatomy	Categories	Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures	How Do you Spell Science	No Bones About It
Aerodynamics	Crossword Science	Estimania	Magnets	Name the Scientist
Animal, Vegetable, or Mineral	Disease Detectives	Extinction is Forever	Monster Match	Pentathlon
Barge Building	Egg Drop	Food for Thought and Food for Energy	Mystery Architecture	Rubber Band Catapult

ESO (Division A) team registration is now OPEN!

Each coach must fill out theform below to register for the April 27, 2024 Middle TN Elementary Science Olympiad.
For any questions or concerns, please contact Kevin Ragland at kevin.ragland@mtsu.edu.

ESO: VIEW EVENTS!

ESO: REGISTER NOW!

ESO Resources

Team Fees
Teams are required to pay fees in order to participate in Invitational, Regional, State, or National tournaments.
$225 for returning teams + $175 for each additional team per division
$175 for new teams OR schools that have not competed in the last five years

Competition Tiers
2024 Rules

Regionals

Regional competitions serve to reduce the amount of teams competing at the state level.

States

At the state competition, the top teams in each region in a given state compete with each other. The state competition decides the team(s) that advance to the National Tournament.

Nationals

The final contest in Science Olympiad is the best teams from across the country competing against each other. The competition is significantly harder than most state and regional competitions. Prizes and scholarships are awarded to the top scorers in each event. The National Tournament is typically held on a university campus, with teams either flying or driving in.

Tentative Timeline

September 11, 2023: Regional Registration Opens
December 15, 2023: Regional Registration Closes
February – March 2024: Regional Tournaments
April 2024: State Tournament
May 24-25, 2024: National Tournament