About the Officers

We are a group of undergraduate students who volunteer to run Science Olympiad tournaments for students in middle or high school. Most of us did Science Olympiad when we were younger so we know how fun and engaging the competitions are: we are doing our best to make this invitational just as interesting and exciting! Behind the scenes, we also have a group of test-writers and volunteers who are helping us put this tournament together, so many thanks to them as well!

Meet the 2025-26 officers!

President: Christina Sowinski

Senior
Major: Planetary Science and Geology & Geophysics
Hometown: Union City, IN
Favorite SciOly events:
- Mousetrap Vehicle
- Tower
- Disease Detectives
Fun Fact: I went to a Bucees and a Trader Joe's for the first time in the last two months (as of September 2025)

Vice President: Lucas Johnson

Junior
Majors: Chemical Biology & Biochemistry
Hometown: Crown Point, IN
Favorite SciOly events:
- Gravity Vehicle
- Forensics
- Ornithology
Fun Fact: I’ve ridden over 150 roller coasters

Treasurer: Sharan Suthaharan

Senior
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Middlebury, IN
Favorite SciOly events:
- Codebusters
- Chem Lab
- Experimental Design
Fun Fact: I am on level 28,776 on Wordscapes

Secretary: Rohan Kelkar

- Sophomore
- Major: Aerospace Engineering
- Hometown: Wellesley, MA
- Favorite SciOly events:
  - Astronomy
  - Circuit Lab
  - Codebusters
- Fun Fact: Bird photography is my passion

Webmaster: Shrung Patel

Junior
Major: Computer Science & AI
Hometown: Bloomington, IN
Favorite SciOly events:
- Codebusters
- Write It Do It
- Disease Detectives
Fun Fact:
- None of the 3 events were my first choice when I first joined SciOly

Build Event Coordinator: Chen-Young Lin

Junior
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Diamond Bar, CA
Favorite SciOly events:
- Ping Pong Parachute
- Wright Stuff
- Mystery Architecture
Fun Fact:
- PR of 6 monsters in 36 hours

Social Media Manager: Yara Hijaz

Junior
Major: Neurobiology & Physiology
Minors: Chemistry and Psychology
Hometown: Saint John, IN
Favorite SciOly events:
- Forensics
- Write it Do it
- Sounds of Music
Fun Fact:
- I have three citizenships!

Test Events Coordinator: Ally Herder

Sophomore
Major: Biomedical Health Sciences
Hometown: Hastings, MI
Favorite SciOly events:
- Dynamic Planet
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Codebusters
- Geologic Mapping
Fun Fact:
- I eat the same breakfast every morning

Events Coordinator: Ryan Hanson

Sophomore
Major: Chemistry (Pre-med)
Hometown: St. John, IN
Favorite SciOly events:
- Chemistry Lab
- Optics
- Experimental Design
Fun Fact: I was a stick kid over a rock kid.

Executive Board Member: Connor Siurek

Sophomore
Major: Applied Physics
Minors: EAPS and Mathematics
Hometown: Schererville, IN
Favorite SciOly events:
- Codebusters
- Astronomy
- Trajectory
- Lean Mean Meme Machine
Fun Fact:
- I have over +1100 day streak on Duolingo

Exec Board Member: Ahmad

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Exec Board Member: Abby

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Faculty Advisor: Ali Bramson

Professor in the Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) Department
Hometown: Verona, WI
Favorite SciOly events:
- Astronomy
- Write It Do It
- Solar System
Fun Fact:
- I work on NASA spacecraft missions

Chief Morale Officer: Chewie!!

Super super senior
Major: Squirrel Chasing and Stick Chewing
Hometown: Union City, IN
Favorite SciOly events:
- Entomology
- Barkilever
- Reach for the Treats
Fun Fact:
- My favorite snack is pomegranate seeds!

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