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Oct 20, 2025

NCSO Pumpkin Carving Guide

🎃Get into the spooky spirit with the NC Science Olympiad Pumpkin Carving Guide! Whether you’re a first-time carver or a seasoned pro, this guide is packed with creative stencil to… 

Sep 2, 2025

Division B/C Rules Release

Hey there, Science Olympians! Are you ready for an exhilarating new year of North Carolina Science Olympiad? Because we are bursting with excitement to share some big news! We are… 

Aug 10, 2025

Division A Rules Release

Hey Science Olympiad Superstars! Are you ready to launch into another action-packed season of North Carolina Science Olympiad? Because the wait is over—the 2026 Division A (elementary) event rules are… 

Jun 17, 2025

Episode 10: 2025 SONT Part 2

Part two of The STEM Yard’s special coverage is here! Join us LIVE from the 2025 National Science Olympiad Tournament at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln! This episode features interviews with North Carolina teams sharing their Nationals experiences, competition strategies, celebration plans, and advice for future participants. Highlights include a special segment with the Division B National Champions. Don’t miss this exciting glimpse behind the scenes of Nationals 2025! 

Jun 16, 2025

2025 Impact Report

Explore the 2025 North Carolina Science Olympiad Impact Report, showcasing our most significant achievements from the year. The report also provides a detailed look at key data points, including student participation, coach engagement, and community outreach. We invite you to take a closer look at the impact we've made together. 

Jun 10, 2025

Episode 9: 2025 SONT Part 1

In part one of our Nationals Series, host Alonzo Alexander sits down with Sue Ellen Pegg, College Relations Director at University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Maiya Yu, Science Olympiad Board member. 🎧 Tune in for behind-the-scenes insights, inspiration, and the start of our journey through Nationals 2025! 

Jun 9, 2025

2026 Slate of Events

We’re thrilled to unveil the 2026 Slate of Events—and trust us, it’s going to be an unforgettable season! Get ready to dive into a world of discovery with exciting challenges like Coastal Countdown, Remote Sensing, and the fan-favorite Codebusters. These events are crafted to stretch students’ critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills like never before. 

May 9, 2025

Episode 8: Live from States

Ready for some science shenanigans? This week on the STEM Yard, we’re LIVE from the NC Science Olympiad State Tournament!  Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at these young scientists as they tackle challenges that’ll make you question your own school projects. Don’t miss out on the fun—tune in, laugh with us, and let’s nerd out together! 

Apr 7, 2025

Episode 7: States Preview

The State Tournament is just around the corner, and we’re here with the NCSO crew! Join us for our latest episode where Lisa, Jayne, and Jason break will be chatting about the upcoming tournament on April 25th and 26th—because who doesn’t love some STEM-tastic shenanigans? The team discusses the bungee drop event, home bases, the theme for this year and so much more. So grab your lab goggles and tune in! Because if STEM were a sport, this would be the Super Bowl! Host Alonzo Alexander dives into Emily's journey from Science Olympiad to soaring through the skies. ✨ Curious how she went from science experiments to mastering flight? Spoiler: No capes were involved! 

Mar 24, 2025

Episode 6: Emily Torkelson

In this episode of the STEM yard we’ve got Emily Torkelson joining us—not just your average Configuration Design Engineer at Aurora Flight Sciences, but also a former Science Olympiad competitor and world champion flyer! 🏆✈️ Host Alonzo Alexander dives into Emily's journey from Science Olympiad to soaring through the skies. ✨ Curious how she went from science experiments to mastering flight? Spoiler: No capes were involved!