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The US Astronomy & Astrophysics Olympiad is a highly prestigous national competition. Winners are selected for the international competition.
Awards:
- Medalist: IAAO Medal
- Finalist: Top 10-20 of USAAAO Round 2
- Semi Finalist: Participate in Round 2 of USAAAO
The International Astronomy & Astrophysics Competitions is an online competition where participants use their knowledge to answer questions from 3 rounds.
Awards:
- Regional and National Award: 1st Place of Region or Internationally
- Gold Division: Top 5%
- Silver Division: Top 15%
- Bronze Division: Top 30%
Interested in Competitions?
Interested in Competitions?
What more applicable way to use astronomy than to use it in an astronomy competition?
There are many competitions which give high school students the opportunity to compete. Below is a list of a few competitions which feature astronomy...
1. USAAAO (US Astronomy & Astrophysics Olympiad) is one of the most difficult exams to place in. This national competition is split up into stages. The first round is 60 minutes long and is the qualifying exam to take the NAO Exam. The second round is 3 hours long, with many difficult questions. Those who place within the top 10-20 will be able to attend the IAAO (International Astronomy & Astrophysics Olympiad), where you will represent our nation.
More info on https://www.usaaao.org
2. IAAC (International Astronomy & Astrophysics Competition) is another competition which isn't as difficult. This international competition is where students have to complete 3 stages of the competition (virtually). There's a qualifying round, a pre-final round, and a final round.
Past Achievements:
- Matthew Lee (general member) reached the final round and attained Bronze Division (top 30%)
- Mateen Abbasi (founder, President) reached the final round and attained Silver Division (top 15%)
More info on https://www.iaac.space
3. Science Olympiad Astronomy Event is a national competition where students from a variety of schools get to compete in regional, state, and national events. One of the
Past Achievements:
- Austin Yang (general member) and Varin Dharia (general member) received 7th of 28 teams in regionals and 13th of 28 teams in states
More info on https://www.soinc.org/astronomy-c
For any questions about competitions, feel free to ask us during general meetings or send us an email to astroebpl@gmail.org.
What more applicable way to use astronomy than to use it in an astronomy competition?
There are many competitions which give high school students the opportunity to compete. Below is a list of a few competitions which feature astronomy...
1. USAAAO (US Astronomy & Astrophysics Olympiad) is one of the most difficult exams to place in. This national competition is split up into stages. The first round is 60 minutes long and is the qualifying exam to take the NAO Exam. The second round is 3 hours long, with many difficult questions. Those who place within the top 10-20 will be able to attend the IAAO (International Astronomy & Astrophysics Olympiad), where you will represent our nation.
More info on https://www.usaaao.org
2. IAAC (International Astronomy & Astrophysics Competition) is another competition which isn't as difficult. This international competition is where students have to complete 3 stages of the competition (virtually). There's a qualifying round, a pre-final round, and a final round.
Past Achievements:
- Matthew Lee (general member) reached the final round and attained Bronze Division (top 30%)
- Mateen Abbasi (founder, President) reached the final round and attained Silver Division (top 15%)
More info on https://www.iaac.space
3. Science Olympiad Astronomy Event is a national competition where students from a variety of schools get to compete in regional, state, and national events. One of the
Past Achievements:
- Austin Yang (general member) and Varin Dharia (general member) received 7th of 28 teams in regionals and 13th of 28 teams in states
More info on https://www.soinc.org/astronomy-c
For any questions about competitions, feel free to ask us during general meetings or send us an email to astroebpl@gmail.org.
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