National News & Opportunities
Did you see? National Science Olympiad released the 2026 Event Slate and National Tournament Conflict Block early this year!
Congratulations to Shivani Nellore, Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic third-year medical student, on earning the 2025 SOAR Runner-Up Grant for Medical Research Impacting Human Health!
Regional News & Opportunities
CENTRAL
See Brilliance STEAM Festival 2025, happening on Saturday, September 13th at MPACC Box Park
This FREE, family-friendly festival is designed to engage over 300 youth from across Columbus with hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities, live demonstrations, music, food, and more.
Highlights Include:
- Interactive 10+ STEAM stations
- Main stage events featuring COSI, Columbus Zoo, and Ballet Met
- Gaming tournament (taking place on September 14, click to see flyer)
- Free meals for youth
- Community resources
Student registration link: https://forms.gle/1WtfEsHZJhFDUx6q8
Volunteer registration link: https://forms.gle/5fHRhW1b47hBe429A
Makerspace Central is almost halfway through their Superstars of STEAM™ free summer programming.
What is Superstars of STEAM™? Registered K-12 participants will work with local STEAM professionals, learn about who they are, and dive deep into a hands-on activity with the special guest, led by us - Makerspace Central. Students will take home usable devices and gadgets built during the event. Families can register their junior engineers and scientists via this link: https://forms.gle/KCVgtMVj2QM5fBfF9
Remaining events include:
- 8/23 - Try, Try, and Try Again - It's Just AI! with Dr. Frederic Bertley (COSI)
- 9/6 - Eating What I Grow with Jada Williams (FreshRoots 614)
- 9/20 - Wearing Chemistry with Arthur Norman Jr (Dipped Custom Prints)