Science Olympiad Mission

• To bring science to life, to show how science works, to emphasize problem solving aspects of science and the understanding of science concepts.

• To develop teamwork and cooperative learning strategies among students.

• To make science education more exciting so more students will enroll in science courses and engage in other science activities like science reading, fairs, meetings and field trips.

• To promote high levels of achievement and a commitment to excellence, to demonstrate that American students can perform at levels that surpasses expectations of even practicing scientists and engineers.

• To attract more students particularly females and minorities to professional and technical careers in science, technology and science teaching.

(Material courtesy of the National Science Olympiad mission statement.)

• Good friends get to sign up for an event together.  

• Many non-athletic students get to compete for their school for the first time.  

• Strong academic performers find an outlet for their talents that go beyond the classroom. 

• Many hands on activities offer students the opportunity to explore different fields of science and have an insight to many different types of sciences and science activities.