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Science Olympiad

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. Teams of 15 students develop their teamwork and problem solving throughout the year in preparation for each of the events. Traditionally, middle and high school teams initially compete in one-day regional tournaments that are held at several locations throughout Tennessee. The top teams from each division advance to the state tournament held at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Saturday, April 1, 2023. The winning team in each division then competes in the National Tournament scheduled Saturday, May 20, 2023. The 2023 National Tournament will be held at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas.

2023 Tennessee State Science Olympiad

The 2023 Tennessee State Science Olympiad competition is scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2023 and will be held in-person. Teams will register through Tennessee Science Olympiad.  To view full details regarding the 2023 tournament, click here: 2023 Tennessee State Science Olympiad. Want to know where your regional tournament will take place? Read more about the regional competitions here.