Student Resources
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National Science Olympiad
Find official event pages, training materials, sample activities, helpful links, and other resources provided by National Science Olympiad. Official event pages are the best place to begin your preparation.
Science Olympiad TV
Watch videos from National Science Olympiad, including event demonstrations, training sessions, STEM content, tournament highlights, and helpful event tips.
SciOly Wiki
Explore community-created event guides, topic explanations, competition tips, and information from experienced Science Olympiad students.
SciOly.org is a community resource and is not an official Science Olympiad website. Always follow the current official event rules.
Notre Dame FISO – AskFISO
AskFISO is a free question support resource for Division B and Division C Science Olympiad students across Indiana. Students can submit questions about specific events, scientific concepts, preparation strategies, devices, coding, or other Science Olympiad topics and receive guidance from Notre Dame FISO members with relevant event experience, including former competitors with experience at the national level.
AskFISO is designed to give students an easy way to get help with individual questions throughout the Science Olympiad season, whether they need clarification on a concept, advice on how to prepare for an event, or feedback on a technical challenge.
Notre Dame also offers free virtual workshops for Science Olympiad teams. Coaches can find scheduling information under Coach Resources.
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Student Board
About the Board
The Student Board of Directors is made up of student representatives from all across the state who want to create, support, and participate in a variety of Indiana Science Olympiad initiatives. The board is established to allow students to have a voice in the initiatives and decisions that would directly impact the state’s youth.
Student Board Structure
The Student Board will be structured as follows:
- Student Board Advisors (INSO board members Jamie Lies)
- _7__ High School representatives (anyone with 2 years in SO)
- _3__ 8th Grade representatives (you need 2 years in SO)
Candidate Requirements
A Student Board candidate must be a student who embraces the INSO values, is hardworking, and wants to make a difference in the Indiana Science Olympiad. Candidates must have been on Science Olympiad for two years and be an 8th to 12th-grade student and actively participating in an Indiana Science Olympiad team.
Student Board Expectations
The Student Board is expected to:
- Embody the INSO values
- Support their fellow board members and their committees
- Attend board meetings
- Participate on at least one committee
- Act as a voice for the SO student population
- Assist with presentation of awards at Invitationals, Regionals, and/or State
- Assist in social media contributions (online games, contests, activities, photo journals, etc.)
- Promote Science Olympiad on social media through official youth board postings
- Represent the SO as youth ambassadors at various outreach and marketing programs throughout the year
Video the Student Board made to help try to earn a grant
Board Application Requirements
- Have two years of Science Olympiad experience as an active member.
- Must be in 8th – 12th grades to be eligible
- Must complete and submit the entire Application posted above.
- Middle School and High School students must submit TWO recommendation letters. One Science Olympiad related letter and one NON-Science Olympiad related letter.
*Deadline to turn in applications is November 1, 2026
Time commitment
- Zoom/online meetings 1-2 times a month starting in January
- If attending a competition we would love to have you promoted as a student board member and assist at the competition as able.
If you have any questions about the Student Board or the application process, please feel free to contact the Student Board advisors INSOStudentboard@gmail.com