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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… 

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… 

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…