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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… 

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,… 

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… 

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 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… 

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… 

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… 

Sep 13, 2022

2022-23 Slate of Events and Schedules Now Final!

In early August, plans were finalized for the 2023 NCSO season when State office staff and regional directors met to discuss options. You will notice changes this year as we… 

Sep 8, 2022

New NC Science Olympiad Executive Director Announced

(Raleigh, NC) – North Carolina Science Olympiad (NCSO) has named Lisa Giacomelli as the new director of one of the country’s largest Science Olympiad programs starting October 7, 2022. Giacomelli,… 

Aug 3, 2020

NC Science Olympiad Joins Forces with NC State University

NC Science Olympiad (NCSO) is proud to announce that we have officially joined NC State as a university program. As a powerhouse in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, NC State…