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Episode 7: State Tournament Preview

Lights, Camera, Science! 🎬 The 2026 State Tournament Preview. This week on The STEM Yard, host Alonzo Alexander sits down with NCSO Director Lisa Giacomelli and Science House Executive Director Jason Painter to preview the 2026 NC Science Olympiad State Tournament. Whether you’re a rookie or a veteran, this episode is your “director’s cut” for navigating the big weekend at NC State University on April 17–18, 2026. 

Episode 6: Rodolphe Barrangou

Get ready for an inside look at the frontier of biotechnology with Dr. Rodolphe Barrangou, a CRISPR pioneer and Distinguished Professor at NC State University. In this episode, Dr. Barrangou pulls back the curtain on his journey from student to the National Academy of Sciences, sharing why failure is actually a scientist’s greatest asset and why he is so optimistic about the future of STEM. 

Episode 5: Circuit Lab

In this episode of The STEM Yard, host Alonzo Alexander welcomes back Everett Brostedt, an NCSO undergraduate assistant and the dedicated Event Leader for the Circuit Lab competition. Everett provides essential event information and resources to help teams prepare for both the test and hands-on portions of the event. Beyond the competition, Everett shares what inspired him to become an Electrical Engineering major and reflects on the importance of exploring diverse interests before committing to a field of study. His transition from a former NC Science Olympiad competitor to a student leader offers valuable perspective for anyone navigating the path from high school to a STEM career. 

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"My favorite memory was the night before the state tournament. My friends and I spent hours in a hotel stairwell testing our elastic cord for Bungee Drop. In between trials, I reviewed my info sheets… There wasn`t a dull moment. Hours of jokes, banter, excitement, and nerves." — Josie, NCSO Student.

The April 18th State Tournament was a weekend to remember! 🏆 While the medals have been awarded, our mission to support these incredible students continues.

We are still buzzing from the energy at State, and we’re making one final push to hit our fundraising finish line.

🏁Thanks to your support, we are just shy of our $25,000 goal! Every dollar helps create more life-changing moments like Josie`s. Your gift will unlock:

🔹 A new regional tournament in Rocky Mount
🔹 25 scholarships for student teams in Fall 2026
🔹 25 training scholarships for our dedicated coaches

Help us keep the post-tournament momentum going and close the gap!

🎁 Give today – Link in Bio

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"My favorite memory was the night before the state tournament. My friends and I spent hours in a hotel stairwell testing our elastic cord for Bungee Drop. In between trials, I reviewed my info sheets... There wasn't a dull moment. Hours of jokes, banter, excitement, and nerves." — Josie, NCSO Student. The April 18th State Tournament was a weekend to remember! 🏆 While the medals have been awarded, our mission to support these incredible students continues. We are still buzzing from the energy at State, and we’re making one final push to hit our fundraising finish line. 🏁Thanks to your support, we are just shy of our $25,000 goal! Every dollar helps create more life-changing moments like Josie's. Your gift will unlock: 🔹 A new regional tournament in Rocky Mount 🔹 25 scholarships for student teams in Fall 2026 🔹 25 training scholarships for our dedicated coaches Help us keep the post-tournament momentum going and close the gap! 🎁 Give today - Link in Bio

That’s a wrap! 🎬 The 2026 State Tournament was a masterpiece! ⭐️ A very special thanks to our sponsors for making our middle and high school stars shine. Your support fueled every STEM victory on this stage! #NCSciOly26 #NCState #ABB #TalkItOutNC #GeneralDynmaics #PhRMA #CarolinaBiological #ScienceOlympiad #RoadtoStates

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That’s a wrap! 🎬 The 2026 State Tournament was a masterpiece! ⭐️ A very special thanks to our sponsors for making our middle and high school stars shine. Your support fueled every STEM victory on this stage! #NCSciOly26 #NCState #ABB #TalkItOutNC #GeneralDynmaics #PhRMA #CarolinaBiological #ScienceOlympiad #RoadtoStates

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