In this year’s Science Olympics, there will be eight different events in 3 areas (physics, engineering, and biology). Each subject area has 2 competitions – a prepared competition and an on-the-spot challenge.
Each team must choose the subject areas in which they wish to participate and must participate in both events in those subject areas. (For example, my team would like to compete in biology and robotics, so we would be participating in 4 competitions – 2 in biology and 2 in robotics) Each team may choose to participate in as many subject areas as it would like.
Teams will consist of 4 to 6 ninth through twelfth graders. Members are not required to be from the same school; however, it is often easier to coordinate a team through a school classroom. Each team will need a registered coach. The coach is responsible for keeping the team on track and helping the team to find the resources necessary to complete their projects; however, the coach may not assist the team in their events (including construction of devices). Coaches may work with more than one team.