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Science, technology, engineering and math (or STEM) are some of the fastest-growing fields in the United States. Developing interest in these areas is one of the goals of the Ohio Science Olympiad program.

This page is for students and parents looking for ways to get involved with STEM opportunities through Science Olympiad, as well as around Ohio.

7 Tips for Parent Success in Science Olympiad

Further opportunities and resources to come! 

Check out the following opportunities offered by National Science Olympiad:


Workshop Wednesday: Cementing Your Future: Materials Science, Concrete, & Canoes

Wednesday, December 4th, 5-6 PM Central 

🛶 Join University of Nebraska - Lincoln engineering students Jack Rademacher, Alex Goff, and Abdirahman Madobe for this Workshop Wednesday session. They will share insights gained from their experiences on Nebraska’s Concrete Canoe team, offering valuable lessons about concrete. Additionally, they will answer your questions about making pucks, Materials Science, college competitions, and college life. Audience: Students & Adults


Thinking Thursday: Exploring Earth's Superpowers: Understanding Our Climate and How We Can Protect It

Thursday, December 11th, 5-6 PM Central 

🌍  Join the Thinking Thursday Webinar where meteorologists Mikal Montgomery and Steve Lavoie from the National Weather Service explain weather vs. climate, discuss climate change, and answer your questions about meteorology. Audience: Students & Adults


Thinking Thursday: Crime Scene Analysis: A Primer for Forensics & Crime Busters Events

Thursday, December 19th, 5-6 PM Central 

🔎 Join Ms. Leslie Wagner from Maryland Science Olympiad for a special Thinking Thursday webinar to help coaches, parents, and students prepare for Division C/B Forensics & Crime Busters events. Learn to analyze evidence, reconstruct crime scenes, and present findings, along with tips and strategies for competition success. Submit questions ahead of time for comprehensive coverage during the session. Audience: Students & Adults


Webinar for students from Science Olympiad's newest partner, Prequel. 

Prequel offers courses and programs for soft skill development as well as advice about future educational opportunities. While they will be offering some sessions tailored for Science Olympiad students they wanted to share about an upcoming session on how extracurricular activities can impact college admissions.

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Do you think you know what top colleges want to see in applicants' extracurricular profiles?

Think again. Chances are, you're not being nearly ambitious enough with your current extracurriculars. Did you know that 80% of Harvard applicants meet the academic requirements to get in? So, how do you really stand out in a sea of applicants?

Our partner Prequel has cracked the code: 80% of their alumni attend T20 schools and they're sharing their secrets in a free 1-hour workshop where you'll get to hear from Erica, a Prequel alumni who was accepted into seven Ivies, MIT, and Stanford.

Find out:

  • Whether your extracurriculars will help or hurt your college application
  • How you rank for the Ivy League based on your current extracurricular profile
  • How to make the most of your extracurricular activities before you apply to college

When: November 25 at 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET
Where: Zoom
Sign up by November 22 to secure your spot.