Applications are now open!
For the year's powerpoint overview as well as list of additional resources. USE THIS! (There are powerpoints from previous years, specific practice for different parts, etc.)
This is also for an overview of the event. Studying only from the wiki page is insufficient preparation for competition.
Resources you must complete/study from.
Detector Building - Basic Rules & Regulation
Watch Texas Instrument Education Playlist on "SciOly Detector Building"
(If these links don't work, ask officers for pdf copies from drive.)
From past participants
Make sure to finish building the build way before the event so you can test frequently for errors.
Balance time with both building the detector build and studying for the exam portion.
Understand your build, so during the evaluation, you know how the device works.
Check that your device functions perfectly before the event.
The device is very delicate so anything can change it (functionality).