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SONT 2023 – Part 1

It's time for an all-star lineup on this week's episode of The STEM Yard! Join host Alonzo Alexander LIVE from the 2023 National Science Olympiad Tournament at Wichita State University as he chats with Jenny Kopach, Ash Ghadiyaram and Alan Chalker. What sets Science Olympiad apart from other STEM competitions? How does scoring work? Get the inside scoop and find out!

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Episode 21: SONT 2023 – Part 1

In this week’s episode of The STEM Yard, host Alonzo Alexander is LIVE from the 2023 Science Olympiad National Tournament at Wichita State University. Alonzo chats with Jenny Kopach, CEO & Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications for Science Olympiad. Jenny shares what Science Olympiad means to her family. what sets the program apart from… 

Bonus Episode: Pristine Onuoha

In this special episode of The STEM Yard, Alonzo sits down with Pristine Onuoha, winner of the 2022 Genes in Space student research competition and her AP Biology teacher Kimberly Manning. Pristine discusses her award-winning research project and the exciting role it will play in better understanding how space travel affects DNA. Kimberly shares her tips for… 

Episode 19: Nationals Preview

In this week’s episode of The STEM Yard, host Alonzo Alexander chats with Jill Fisher, Director of Kansas Science Olympiad and Dean Andrew Hippisley of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wichita State University. Fairmont College of Liberal Arts is the sponsor and host of the Kansas Science Olympiad program and upcoming… 

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It`s time for an all-star lineup on this week`s episode of The STEM Yard! Join host Alonzo Alexander LIVE from the @ScienceOlympiad2023 National Tournament @wichitastateu as he chats with Jenny Kopach, Ash Ghadiyaram (@_shwing_), and Alan Chalker. What sets Science Olympiad apart from other STEM competitions? How does scoring work? Get the inside scoop and find out!

Tune in to #TheSTEMYard now! go.ncsu.edu/stemyard

#SCIOly #STEM #ScienceOlympiad @scienceolympiadofficial #NCState #TheScienceHouse #SONT2023

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It's time for an all-star lineup on this week's episode of The STEM Yard! Join host Alonzo Alexander LIVE from the @ScienceOlympiad2023 National Tournament @wichitastateu as he chats with Jenny Kopach, Ash Ghadiyaram (@_shwing_), and Alan Chalker. What sets Science Olympiad apart from other STEM competitions? How does scoring work? Get the inside scoop and find out! Tune in to #TheSTEMYard now! go.ncsu.edu/stemyard #SCIOly #STEM #ScienceOlympiad @scienceolympiadofficial #NCState #TheScienceHouse #SONT2023

This one`s for all the STEM-lovers out there! 🤩 We just dropped a bonus episode of #TheSTEMyard, featuring 2022 Genes in Space student research competition winner Pristine Onuoha and her teacher Kimberly Manning. Hear this dynamic duo discuss Pristine`s award-winning research project, its impact on understanding how space travel affects DNA, and their tips for helping students achieve their STEM goals.

🎙️Tune in now for an inspiring conversation about the transformative power of STEM education – go.ncsu.edu/stemyard

#GenesinSpace # STEM #ISSNationalLabratory #Boeing #miniPCRbio #NCState #dna #genetics #space

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This one's for all the STEM-lovers out there! 🤩 We just dropped a bonus episode of #TheSTEMyard, featuring 2022 Genes in Space student research competition winner Pristine Onuoha and her teacher Kimberly Manning. Hear this dynamic duo discuss Pristine's award-winning research project, its impact on understanding how space travel affects DNA, and their tips for helping students achieve their STEM goals. 🎙️Tune in now for an inspiring conversation about the transformative power of STEM education - go.ncsu.edu/stemyard #GenesinSpace # STEM #ISSNationalLabratory #Boeing #miniPCRbio #NCState #dna #genetics #space

Be part of something exciting! Join the Van Dover Open 2023 Indoor Free Flight Contest from July 14 – 15 at East Tennessee State University`s Mini-Dome! With over 30 different classes of Indoor Free Flight models competing and a ceiling height of over 100 feet, this three-day event is the perfect opportunity to practice Science Olympiad Flight events.

✈️Register here – http://ow.ly/IOgP50OA3N7

#vandoveropen #indoorflying #flightcontest @indooorffsupply

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Be part of something exciting! Join the Van Dover Open 2023 Indoor Free Flight Contest from July 14 – 15 at East Tennessee State University's Mini-Dome! With over 30 different classes of Indoor Free Flight models competing and a ceiling height of over 100 feet, this three-day event is the perfect opportunity to practice Science Olympiad Flight events. ✈️Register here - http://ow.ly/IOgP50OA3N7 #vandoveropen #indoorflying #flightcontest @indooorffsupply

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