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Mar 6, 2023

NCSO Debrief – December 2022

Are the resources on the NCSO website up to date for this season? In the past events like Crimebusters, Forensics, and list events like Forestry and Rocks & Minerals have… 
The STEM Yard Episode 13 - New Coach Perspective with Ivy Thompson

Mar 6, 2023

Episode 13: New Coach Perspective with Ivy Thompson

Ivy Thompson is a new Science Olympiad coach from Hickory Day School in Hickory, North Carolina. Ivy is a former competitor with a passion for advancing STEM education and sharing… 
The STEM Yard Episode 11 - Homeschool Experience with DaVinci's Dragons

Feb 20, 2023

Episode 11: The Homeschool Experience with DaVinci’s Dragons

Did you know that homeschools can compete in NC Science Olympiad? In this week’s episode, Alonzo chats with Coach Kristin Russell and teammate Azlyn Raja of DaVinci’s Dragons. DaVinci’s Dragons… 
The STEM Yard Episode 10 - The Car Guys with Jonathan and Nathan Hiser

Feb 13, 2023

Episode 10: The Car Guys with Jonathan and Nathan Hiser

Jonathan and Nathan Hiser are brothers and Car Event Leaders for North Carolina. The Hisers’ join The STEM Yard to discuss their background with Car events, coping with failure while… 
The STEM Yard - Episode 9: Ctacking the Code with John Toebes

Feb 6, 2023

Episode 9: Cracking the Code with John Toebes

John Toebes is the Science Olympiad National Event Leader for Codebusters and State level event leader for North Carolina. John joins The STEM Yard to discuss his background with Codebusters,… 
Episode 6 - Teams on the Rise Part 2 with Alston Ridge Middle School

Jan 23, 2023

Episode 6: Teams on the Rise Part 2 – Alston Ridge Middle

In our new series, we are delving into Teams on the Rise. What does that mean exactly? In North Carolina Science Olympiad, the competition for the top two spots at… 
Episode 5 - Teams on the Rise Part 1 with Davis Drive Middle School

Jan 23, 2023

Episode 5: Teams on the Rise Part 1 – Davis Drive Middle

In our new series, we are delving into Teams on the Rise. What does that mean exactly? In North Carolina Science Olympiad, the competition for the top two spots at… 

Jan 9, 2023

Episode 2: Former Director Series Part 1

In this two part series, Alonzo sits down with the three former Directors of NC Science Olympiad. The interviews cover a wide array of topics including the overall impact of… 
The STEM Yard Podcast Episode 3 - Former Director Seies Part 2

Jan 9, 2023

Episode 3: Former Director Series Part 2

In this two part series, Alonzo sits down with the three former Directors of NC Science Olympiad. The interviews cover a wide array of topics including the overall impact of… 
Episode 1: New Beginnings with Lisa Giacomelli

Jan 9, 2023

Episode 1: New Beginnings with Lisa Giacomelli

Lisa Giacomelli is the new Executive Director of North Carolina Science Olympiad (NCSO). Lisa, a longtime Science Olympiad coach, served as the head science teacher at Wilmington Academy of Arts…