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 2026-27 officers!

President: Lucas Johnson

Senior
Major: Chemical Biology & Biochemistry
Hometown: Crown Point, IN
Favorite SciOly events:
- Potions & Poisons
- Ornithology
- Forensics
Fun Fact
- I've Ridden over 150 roller coasters

Vice President: Ryan Hanson

Junior
Major: Chemistry - Premed
Hometown: St. John, IN
Favorite SciOly events:
- Chemistry Lab
- Optics
- Experimental
Fun Fact:
- I watch 3-5 movies a week.

Treasurer: Connor Siurek

Junior
Major: Applied Physics
Minors: Math/EAPS
Hometown: Schererville, IN
Favorite SciOly events:
- Codebusters
- Astronomy
- Thermo
Fun Fact:
- I make bullwhips

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

Secretary: Rohan Kelkar

- Junior
- Major: Aerospace Engineering
- Hometown: Wellesley, MA
- Favorite SciOly events:
  - Astronomy
  - Circuit Lab
  - Codebusters
- Fun Fact:
  - I have logged 179 species of birds on my eBird

Events Chair (Builds): Robert Rodriguez

Senior
Major: Agricultural Engineering
Hometown: San Diego
Favorite SciOly events:
- Machines
- Tower
- Engineering CAD
Fun Fact:
- I’ve never competed in Science Olympiad

Events Chair (Tests): Ally Herder

Junior
Major: Biology
Hometown: Hastings, MI
Favorite SciOly events:
- Codebusters
- Geologic Mapping
- Dynamic Planet
Fun Fact:
- I collect Pokemon cards

Social Chair: Jacob Piller

Sohpomore
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Minors: Product Lifecycle Management
Hometown: Tampa, FL
Favorite SciOly events:
- Air Trajectory
- Electric Vehicle
- Wind Power
Fun Fact:
- I am an ice hockey goalie

Supplies Chair: Scott Huynh

Year: Junior
Major: Biochemistry
Hometown: Schererville, IN
Favorite SciOly events:
- Disease Detectives
- Microbe Mission
- Dynamic Planet
Fun Fact:
- I’m decent at chess!

Advisory Board Member (Tests): Ailuen Liu

Sophomore
Major: Chemistry & Artificial Intelligence
Hometown: Bloomington, IN
Favorite SciOly events:
- Chemistry Lab
- Wifi Lab
- Ornithology
Fun Fact:
- My favorite snack is a cucumber

Advisory Board Member (Builds): TJ Rintamaki

Junior
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Favorite SciOly events:
- Mission Possible
- Codebusters
- Experimental Design
Fun Fact:
- I drive a 2007 Ford Focus and it's my greatest possession

Advisory Board Member (Supplies): Annetti Ruiz Millán

Sophomore
Hometown: CDMX, México
Majors: Data Criminology & Cybersecurity
Favorite SciOly events:
- Forensics
- Optics
- Robot tour
Fun Fact:
- I have an unhealthy addiction to Yakult

Advisory Board Member (Opperations): Aiden Moy

Year: Sophomore
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: East Brunswick, NJ
Favorite SciOly events:
- Detector
- WIFI Lab
- Codebusters
Fun Fact:
- I’ve crashed every single drone I’ve programmed

Advisory Board Member (Social): Abby Rohde

Sophomore
Major: Biology
Hometown: Saline, MI
Favorite SciOly events:
- Herpetology
- Fossils
- Rocks and Minerals
- Mystery Architecture
Fun Fact
- I am a reptile and fish keeper

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