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.

Get ready for your close-up with tips for first-time teams, from navigating the bustling NC State campus to making your mark at Reynolds Coliseum. Our guests also dive into the “Lights, Camera, Science” theme and provide advice on how to bring that award-winning movie magic to this year’s ceremonies! 

Grab your lab goggles and join us as we prep for the biggest night in STEM!

Interested in being on the STEM Yard podcast? Email producer Valerie Bass at vabass@ncsu.edu 

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