The STEM Yard Returns!

We’re kicking off the return of The STEM Yard Podcast with a powerful conversation featuring Principal Rodney Smith of Alston Ridge Middle School. In this season-opening episode, Principal Smith dives into why Science Olympiad matters; not just as a competition, but as a launchpad for curiosity, teamwork, problem-solving, and real-world STEM skills.

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Episode 1: Rodney Smith

Principal Rodney Smith of Alston Ridge Middle School shares why the Science Olympiad matters, offering a school leader’s perspective on how NCSO builds teamwork, problem-solving skills, and a strong culture of STEM learning.

FINAL Round: 2026 State Tournament Theme Contest

We Have Our Final 2! The 2026 NCSO State Tournament Theme Contest is coming to a close, and your top two themes are officially locked in. Be sure to vote TODAY to decide our 2026 State Tournament theme.

Round 2: 2026 State Tournament Theme Contest

We Have Our Final 4! The 2026 NCSO State Tournament Theme Contest is heating up, and your top four themes are officially locked in. Be sure to vote TODAY to help choose who advances to the final round! 🔥 🗳️ How to Vote: Head to our Instagram Stories here: https://www.instagram.com/stories/ncsciolympiad/ Tap to vote for your favorite! Each round is open for 24 hours from the time it’s posted.

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📢 Tournament Update: Chatham Regional Science Olympiad Rescheduled

Due to an unexpected scheduling conflict, Seaforth High School will not be available on Saturday, February 14. Because of this, the Chatham B/C tournament has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 7.

We sincerely apologize for this change, especially since the snow date was only recently announced. We know schedule changes can be frustrating, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to coordinate an event of this size.

Thank you for all you do to support our Science Olympiad competitors and the NCSO program. Your time, flexibility, and dedication mean so much, and we are grateful for your continued partnership.

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Due to forecasted inclement weather, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the Raleigh B/C and Onslow A Regional Tournaments scheduled for this weekend. The safety of our students, volunteers, and staff is our top priority.

Onslow A has been rescheduled for February 28th. The Raleigh Regional snow date has not yet been finalized by WCPSS. We are actively working to confirm a backup date and will communicate with coaches immediately once the new date is solidified.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this situation. Additional information regarding the revised schedule and event operations will be shared as soon as it becomes available.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to hosting you soon!

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Have a question for the STEM yard podcast❓ We want to hear from you! We are inviting the NCSO community to submit their silly, serious, or random questions for the 2026 Science Olympiad season. ✨ We’ll address your questions in an episode of the STEM Yard podcast, dropping on February 16th. 🎧 To submit your question, email Executive Producer Valerie Bass at vabass@ncsu.edu. Comments, DMs, and voice notes are also welcome! Be sure to submit your questions by February 13th. Bring on the questions!👇 #NCSciOly26 #ScienceOlympiad #STEM #NCSciOlympiad #competition #science #questions #podcast #STEMYard #TheSTEMYard

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