Volunteer with NCSO

Get ready to spark a passion for STEM by joining the NC Science Olympiad volunteer team! Whether you’re setting up a tournament or running events, your energy is the secret ingredient to an unforgettable tournament day.

Resources

Need help with a particular event? Want to start your own NCSO team? Our Resource section has all the information you need to have a stellar NCSO season.

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Inspire the Next Generation of STEM Leaders

Science Olympiad is a K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics competition that elevates science education to the level of support and enthusiasm typically reserved for school sports. Help us inspire the next generation of STEM leaders by joining our community of dedicated supporters today!

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Episode 3: NCSO Q&A

Go behind the scenes with the NCSO undergraduate student staff, a dynamic group of former Science Olympiad competitors who turned their love of STEM into leadership, mentorship, and service. In this episode, Max Thai, John Palmer, Benjamin Bates, Everett Brostedt, and Azlyn Raja share their personal Science Olympiad journeys, favorite competition memories, and the experiences that shaped who they are today.

Episode 2: NCSO Student Staff

NCSO Valentine’s Day Cards

Love is in the air… and so is science! 💘🔬 This Valentine’s Day, celebrate the teammates, partners, and friends who make Science Olympiad so special. Whether you’re bonding over build tests, late-night studying, or competition day victories, our NCSO Valentine’s cards are the perfect way to share a little appreciation and team spirit.

#NCSciOlympiad

Explore North Carolina Science Olympiad’s Instagram feed to find tournament photos, virtual learning resources, and latest news. Be sure to use #NCSciOlympiad to share your favorite NCSO moments.

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… Science Olympiad!

💥 That’s right; we have FOUR tournaments taking place this week!

⚡Durham Div. B/C
⚡East Carolina Div. B/C
⚡Onslow Div. A
⚡New Hanover Div. A

Come and support our competitors at our tournaments–it’s sure to be super! 🦸 Not all heroes wear capes; some of them sign up to volunteer at our tournaments!

🏅Sign up using the link in our bio!

#NCSciOly26 #ScienceOlympiad #STEM #NCSciOlympiad #competition #science #volunteer

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🚨Urgent! We’re looking for volunteers for the February 21st Asheville NC Science Olympiad Regional Tournament It’s an incredible day of STEM competition, and we need help with everything from running events to registration and scoring. No science background is required, we just need your energy and time. Event Details: ⌚When: February 21 | 8 AM to 4 PM 📍Where: Asheville Middle School 👥Roles: Event supervisors, scoring assistants, and general logistics. ➡️Sign up now at the link in our bio! #NCSciOly26 #NCSO #ScienceOlympiad #AshevilleTourn

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Last weekend, we launched the 2026 NCSO Tournament season with an electrifying kickoff at the Wake A Regional Tournament!

A huge round of applause goes to Garner High School for rolling out the welcome mat and hosting us with such enthusiasm. Let`s shine the spotlight on our incredible competitors who showcased their hard work and determination!

🏅 Overall Winners🏅

1️⃣ Hunter Magnet Elementary School
2️⃣ NC STEM Academy
3️⃣ Fuller Magnet Elementary School
4️⃣ Leesville Road Elementary School
5️⃣ Pine Springs Preparatory Academy

🏆SPIRIT AWARD WINNER🏆

Zebulon Magnet Elementary School

🏆Volunteer AWARD WINNER🏆
Megan Dixon

#NCSciOly26 #NCSO #ScienceOlympiad #STEMEd #NCState #competition