About Indiana Science Olympiad

Indiana Science Olympiad is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of K-12 science education, increasing opportunity and diversity in science, creating a technologically-literate workforce and providing recognition for outstanding achievement by both students and teachers. These goals are achieved by participating in Science Olympiad tournaments and non-competitive events, incorporating Science Olympiad into classroom curriculum and attending teacher training institutes.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to increase K-12 student and teacher participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to host exciting competitive tournaments and professional development workshops that showcase innovative STEM content to students and teachers throughout Indiana.

OUR CORE ACTIONS & VALUES

Science Olympiad is committed to:

Developing hands-on, standards-aligned STEM content with industry and education partners
Providing volunteers and mentors a platform to share subject-matter expertise in relevant STEM topic areas
Creating opportunities for student teamwork, problem solving and collaboration
Recognizing outstanding achievement by students and teachers
Encouraging diverse students to enroll in STEM courses
Building a strong STEM workforce

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America’s Most Exciting Team Science Competition

For over 30 years, Science Olympiad has led a revolution in science education. What began as a grassroots assembly of science teachers is now one of the premiere science competitions in the nation, providing rigorous, standards-based challenges to nearly 6,000 teams in 50 states. Science Olympiad’s ever-changing lineup of events in all STEM disciplines provides a variety of career choices and exposure to practicing scientists and mentors. Recognized as a model program by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, Science Olympiad is committed to increasing global competitiveness for the next generation of scientists.

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30+ Years of Improving STEM Education

Science Olympiad has been North America’s most prestigious team science and technology competition for over 30 years! Science Olympiad a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of K-12 science education, increasing male, female and minority interest in science, creating a technologically-literate workforce and providing recognition for outstanding achievement by both students and teachers. These goals are achieved by participating in Science Olympiad tournaments and non-competitive events, incorporating Science Olympiad into classroom curriculum and attending teacher training institutes. Indiana Science Olympiad is a State level organization which operates independently of Science Olympiad. Because of the history and nature of Science Olympiad, the function of the two entities, Science Olympiad and Indiana Science Olympiad, is interdependent.

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National Science Education Standards Alignment

All Science Olympiad events are aligned with current National Science Standards set by the National Research Council. Teachers seeking curriculum resources that illustrate standards in action have found success with Science Olympiad because it emphasizes the close relationship between teaching and assessment. Science Olympiad highlights many of the elements of Teaching Standards, Assessment Standards, Program Standards, and Science Education System Standards.

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Experience the Benefits of Joining Indiana Science Olympiad

Membership grants you admission to Indiana Science Olympiad regional and invitational tournaments. Top teams from each regional tournament advance to the state tournament. Top teams from the state tournament advance to the national tournament.
Receive your own copy of the Science Olympiad Rules Manual (annually-updated description of events and parameters of competition). Whether you compete in Science Olympiad tournaments or not, use the rules manual to teach science ~ many schools have Science Olympiad classes. With annual changes, you’ll have a great resource for students to learn and to love science.
Membership grants you admission to Indiana Science Olympiad regional and invitational tournaments. Top teams from each regional tournament advance to the state tournament. Top teams from the state tournament advance to the national tournament.