Science Olympiad Inc

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The Science Olympiad is an international nonprofit organization devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers. The organization s goals are accomplished through classroom activities, research, training workshops and the encouragement of intramural, district, regional, state and national tournaments. The Science Olympiad tournaments are rigorous academic interscholastic competitions that consist of a series of individual and team events that students prepare for during the year. The competitions follow the format of popular board games, television shows and athletic contests. Its challenging and motivational events are balanced between the various science disciplines of biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, computers and technology. Success requires knowledge of science facts, applications, concepts, processes and skills. The Science Olympiad also offers science and mathematics demonstrations and career counseling. The organization is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.